PCDP Adds Staff - Short to join

EATON, OH: The Preble County Development Partnership (PCDP) is pleased to announce that Perrica Short is joining the development team as an Economic Development Program Manager. Ms. Short will bring her experience in community service and small business relationship management to PCDP.

Perrica has over 15 years of experience in banking, most recently with 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, covering western Ohio and eastern Indiana. She has also served in non-profit board leadership roles with the New Paris Chamber of Commerce/CVB, Lewisburg Chamber of Commerce, National Trail School Foundation and the Preble County Development Partnership.

“I am excited to join the staff of the Preble County Development Partnership. This opportunity blends my passions for helping small businesses and my hometown communities,” states Short. “I will use my skills to help improve the growth of our community by providing access to information and resources they need to plan for a prosperous future.

“We’re thrilled to have Perrica Short bring her talents and experience to the Preble County Development Partnership,” states Justin Sommer, PCDP Director. “She has served as Secretary of our Board of Trustees and has extensive knowledge of the PCDP mission and vision. Perrica will lead our

small business services, including our Revolving Loan Fund programs, as well as focusing on our workforce attraction efforts.”

Perrica a graduate of National Trail High School and Miami Valley Career Technology Center. She will begin her service to PCDP on January 2, 2024.