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Staff
The EDC employs the best of the best. Read about the team members you’ll be working with.

Lisa D. Riggs
President
The first phase of Ms. Riggs’ career occurred in Baltimore, MD. She served as Vice President of Economic Development for the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. Prior to that she helped shape the early years of the Greater Baltimore Alliance, a regional economic development marketing effort.
Ms. Riggs resides in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, with her husband and one high schooler. Her daughter is a sophomore at Penn State University in State College. Ms. Riggs is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University. She currently serves her community by serving on the Boards of the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association, Discover Lancaster, and the Lancaster STEM Alliance. She also chairs the Steering Committee of the Lancaster Clean Water Partners and serves on the Lancaster County Agricultural Council and the Lancaster County Transportation Technical Advisory Committee.
September 2021

Lyle Hosler
Vice President
Before joining EDC, Lyle held finance positions at Fidelity Investments and Fulton Bank. A graduate of Susquehanna University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, Lyle completed his graduate studies with an M.B.A from Penn State University. In addition to his work at EDC, he is active with St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, enjoys spending time with his family, and impressively constructs an outdoor ice rink in his backyard during the winter.

Naomi Young
Director, Center for Regional Analysis

Leigh A. Bardell
Portfolio Manager
Leigh has over 15 years of commercial banking experience, most recently with PNC Bank. She received her Associates Degree in Accounting from Harrisburg Area Community College. She is a proud mother and grandmother, who indulges in a wide range of kid activities. In her free time, she likes to read and enjoy the outdoors.

John W. Biemiller
Director, Business Retention & Expansion
John is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional. In addition to his EDC responsibilities, he serves on the PA Manufacturing Advisory Council and the Boards of Directors of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association, the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, and Brethren Village. Outside of work, John enjoys biking and hiking with his family.

Joseph Flanagan
Economic Development Financing Manager
Joe earned his B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from Elizabethtown College. He went on to receive his M.S. in Accounting from Liberty University. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports and spending time with family and friends.

Jessica A. Hamilton
Director of Economic Development Financing
Jessica has over 10 years of commercial banking experience, particularly in the areas of loan settlements and asset recovery, most recently with Metro Bank. A graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a B.A. degree in History, Jessica has also obtained her Certificate in Paralegal Studies with National Paralegal College.
Occasionally, the staff reaps the benefits of Jessica’s excellent baking abilities. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and being in the company of her wonderful husband and dachshund, Peanut.

Owen Heller
Senior Lending Underwriter
Owen earned a BA in political science from Elizabethtown College.

April Hennessey
Project Manager

Randall M. Johnston
Business Retention & Expansion Officer

Rae Ann Miller
Data Analyst

Amanda Mosso
Director of Operations
Amanda earned a B.A. in Business and Art from Juniata College and captained the Juniata field hockey team. She has spent time coaching field hockey at the club, scholastic and collegiate levels. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, fitness and spending time with family.

Ezra Rothman
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Ezra Rothman joined EDC in 2018 and now serves as Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships. Ezra currently leads the organization’s efforts to develop a county-wide broadband strategy, is advancing an analysis on water and sewer capacity in partnership with the Lancaster County Planning Department, and is overseeing several other long-term programs including supporting the County’s boroughs.
Ezra earned a BA in Government from Franklin & Marshall College and a MS from Elizabethtown College. Outside of work, Ezra enjoys fishing, cycling and just about anything else outdoors. He is a big fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.