Deborah L. Norris

Vice President, Workforce Development & Corporate Services

Deb joined Sinclair in 2006 with over 25 years of extensive experience in a variety of business environments including Right Management Consultants, LexisNexis and AT&T.  Appointed by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Deb currently serves on the Governor’s Workforce Policy Advisory Board.  Additionally she serves on the governing board of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, on the Daybreak Board, and as professional development chair and board member of the Miami Valley Human Resources Association.  In 2008, Deb was honored as a Woman of Influence by the YWCA Dayton.  In 2005, Deb was honored as one of Dayton’s Ten Top Women by the Dayton Daily News.  Deb also has served on the Clothes that Work! Board and as board chair for the March of Dimes.  

Ray Lepore

Director, Workforce Solutions

Ray joined Sinclair in 2008 as Director of Workforce Solutions. Formerly Dean of Engineering Technology and Workforce Development at Edison Community College, Ray has a strong engineering, academic and workforce background. Prior to Edison, Ray served as the Electrical Engineering Manager at Odawara Automation, Inc. and as a Senior Engineer at PMI Food Equipment Group. Ray has his B.S. and M.S. in Physics from Indiana University. As Director of Workforce Solutions, Ray provides leadership, management and strategic direction for the outreach services of the Business Training & Development Team at Miami Valley Research Park, the Engineering Solutions Team including the AIM Center, and Continuing Education that is focused on industry certifications and professional development.

Hope Arthur

Director, Marketing & Sinclair Conference Center

Hope came to Sinclair in 2007 with over 20 years of extensive experience in hospitality management coupled with an impressive network of business and community relationships. Her previous professional experience includes work for the Dayton Racquet Club, Alliance Hospitality, Inc., Trans Inn Management and Tharaldson Enterprises.  Hope is a member of the Leadership Dayton Class of 2009.  She also currently chairs the YWCA’s Women of Influence Hospitality Committee, the Clothes That Work! Walk a Mile Hospitality Committee, and serves on the Clothes That Work! Board and the March of Dimes Signature Chef's Auction Committee (past chair).  Hope also has served on the YWCA Dayton Board and as chair of their Professional Enrichment Series, on the Executive Women's Golf Association Board and as their Social Chair, and with the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador and on their Annual Golf Outing Committee. 

Brenda Latanza

Manager, Public Workforce Initiatives

Brenda joined Sinclair in 2008 with more than 24 years experience in workforce development, economic development, public relations and marketing.  Brenda is a certified project manager.  Her passion for workforce development is strong after 19 years of service in the Ohio Department of Development's Economic Development Division and several years in workforce development with the University of Cincinnati and Butler Technology and Career Development Schools.  Brenda brings extensive experience and knowledge of local and state workforce development agencies and initiatives, as well as many years of experience in assisting business and industry in developing training plans to build the skills of their workforce.  Brenda is based in the Dayton office but serves both Montgomery and Warren counties through Sinclair's Workforce Development & Corporate Services.

Eileen O’Reilly

Senior Consultant, Workforce Solutions and Corporate Services

Eileen joined Sinclair in 2008 as the Senior Consultant of Workforce Development and Corporate Services to serve Warren County.  Eileen is based at Sinclair’s new Courseview campus in Mason, Ohio.  As a formerly Chief Financial Officer and Consultant to small to medium size businesses, Eileen has first-hand knowledge and understanding of the needs of today’s business for leadership and team development, as well as fiscal responsibility.  Extensive experience in international business and adult education inform her approach to providing opportunities and solutions to the many challenges of operating a business in today’s market.