Team NEO
Steve Fritsch serves as the Vice President of Industry Advancement and Engagement at Team NEO since September 2011, focusing on business development, technology adoption, and supply chain resilience within the region. Fritsch has held multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Marketing and Engagement, where collaboration with Northeast Ohio partners was essential for regional business development, and Director of Regional Business Development, connecting businesses with growth resources. Previous positions include Senior Technology Products Leader at Community Systems and Business Systems Analyst at Westfield Group, emphasizing operational efficiency and strategic analysis. Fritsch's earlier experience at Cleveland Plus and Team NEO involved impactful marketing strategies and project management tools that enhanced investment project outcomes. Fritsch holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Sciences, Management from Kent State University.
Team NEO
Team NEO is a private, nonprofit economic development organization accelerating business growth and job creation throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Ohio. As the designated JobsOhio Network Partner, we align and amplify local economic development efforts in Northeast Ohio’s 18-county region; we conduct research and data analysis to inform local conversations and influence solutions; we market Northeast Ohio as a region; and we work to increase access to jobs, education and training for the region’s 4.3 million people. For more information, visit teamneo.org.