Ned Staebler

Ned Staebler serves as the Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University, where the focus is on utilizing university resources to foster community and institutional growth. In addition to this role, Staebler is the President and CEO of TechTown, a prominent business incubator in Detroit, overseeing its strategic direction and operations. Staebler holds various board positions, including Chairman of the Board at Midtown Detroit, Inc. and membership on the boards of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. Previously, Staebler was the Vice President for Entrepreneurial and Capital Services at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Educational achievements include degrees from Harvard University and The London School of Economics and Political Science.