Our Team

Team Members

PIDC is led by a strong team of experienced professionals dedicated to advancing our mission. The staff includes approximately 60 full-time employees, and PIDC’s current Senior Leadership Team has a combined 140+ years of economic and community development experience at PIDC. Collectively, we aim to drive transformative growth for Philadelphians with a human-centered approach by directing our financial and real estate services, knowledge, and networks toward creating a vibrant and sustainable Philadelphia.

Our President

Jodie Harris—an economic development industry leader with three decades of experience spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors—joined PIDC in June 2023 after nearly two decades serving in various roles in the federal government, including four years as director of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund).

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PIDC Management Team

Jodie Harris

President*

Sam Rhoads

Executive Vice President*

Ilene Burak

Senior Vice President, General Counsel*

Christopher Chaplin

Vice President, Portfolio Management

Tom Dalfo

Senior Vice President, Real Estate Services*

Angie Fredrickson

Vice President, Real Estate Services

Marla S. Hamilton

Senior Vice President, Client Engagement & Business Support*

Heather Hanowitz

Vice President & Managing Director of Lending

Nicole Hennessy

Vice President & Controller

Jennifer Lucas Crowther

Senior Vice President, Capitalization & Impact*

Lawrence McComie

Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer*

Kate McNamara

Executive Vice President, Navy Yard*

Shayne Moore

Senior Vice President, Information Technology, Systems, & Facilities*

Anya Morrison Davis

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Peter Silow

Vice President, Conduit Services

Marquis Tavon Upshur

Senior Vice President, Human Resources*

*Senior Leadership Team member

TEAM HIGHLIGHTS

April 11, 2024

Meet the Pets of PIDC

We’re pet people here at PIDC. From wagging tails to shiny shells (and one very special plant), our pets have a special place in our hearts. So today, we’re celebrating National Pet Day, a day to acknowledge the joy and love that pets bring to our lives by introducing you to our favorite companions. Our

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March 8, 2024

Recognizing the Women that Power PIDC on International Women’s Day

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a global celebration dedicated to women’s rights and equality. On this day, we honor the incredible women who help power PIDC’s efforts to drive growth across Philadelphia. These individuals have offered their talents and expertise to serve small business owners of all backgrounds and to raise the profile

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October 20, 2023

Meet PIDC’s New Team Members – Fall 2023

PIDC continues to grow, drawing from Philadelphia’s top talent. We recently hired an excellent group of hardworking, talented, and experienced employees in various fields. It is our pleasure to introduce you to our new additions to the PIDC team! Holly Alsentzer Hometown: Flourtown, PA Role at PIDC: Executive Assistant at the Navy Yard What role

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GOVERNANCE

PIDC is governed by a 30-member Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor of Philadelphia and the President of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

Meet Our Board