PEOPLE: LEADERSHIP
LeRoy D. Kline, Jr.
President and CEO
Highly motivated to achieve the best possible results for his clients, LeRoy is known for his experience and capacity to provide in-depth, informed guidance on issues related to project development and public funding. LeRoy’s industry background includes serving in several executive and legislative branch capacities, including as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Department of Commerce, Legislative Liaison for the Economic Development Partnership, and Executive Director of the Majority Policy Committee of the House of Representatives.
President and CEO
Highly motivated to achieve the best possible results for his clients, LeRoy is known for his experience and capacity to provide in-depth, informed guidance on issues related to project development and public funding. LeRoy’s industry background includes serving in several executive and legislative branch capacities, including as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Department of Commerce, Legislative Liaison for the Economic Development Partnership, and Executive Director of the Majority Policy Committee of the House of Representatives.
Eric R. Clancy
Executive Vice President
One of Eric's key roles is running the business operations of the corporation, ensuring that the team has every resource it needs to serve clients. Prior to joining Delta, Eric spent 15 years in business development, commercial banking, and financial services. Eric served 11 years with Dauphin Deposit Bank and Trust Company, reaching the position of Vice President, Commercial Lending. He also served as a financial analyst with Chase Manhattan Corporation in New York.
Executive Vice President
One of Eric's key roles is running the business operations of the corporation, ensuring that the team has every resource it needs to serve clients. Prior to joining Delta, Eric spent 15 years in business development, commercial banking, and financial services. Eric served 11 years with Dauphin Deposit Bank and Trust Company, reaching the position of Vice President, Commercial Lending. He also served as a financial analyst with Chase Manhattan Corporation in New York.
Darren J. Asper, PP, AICP
Senior Vice President, Community Planning
Darren leads Delta’s diverse team of experts in economic and community planning, with project initiatives ranging from downtown redevelopment strategies to hazard mitigation plans. His efforts on planning projects have led to recognition by the Pennsylvania Planning Association for "Outstanding Community Initiative." Darren started his career as a community planner with the Chester County Planning Commission before becoming an aviation planner in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Senior Vice President, Community Planning
Darren leads Delta’s diverse team of experts in economic and community planning, with project initiatives ranging from downtown redevelopment strategies to hazard mitigation plans. His efforts on planning projects have led to recognition by the Pennsylvania Planning Association for "Outstanding Community Initiative." Darren started his career as a community planner with the Chester County Planning Commission before becoming an aviation planner in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Richard J. Rossi, MBA
Senior Vice President
Rick leads Delta’s development services and disaster preparedness practice areas. Rick leverages his unique business and government background to bring about innovative solutions that meet the business needs of Delta’s clients. Rick has extensive federal, state, and county government experience. Prior to joining Delta, Rick worked for the Governor’s Office of Administration. Previously, he worked for Congressman Phil English as Deputy Chief of Staff, Campaign Manager, and was a legislative analyst.
Senior Vice President
Rick leads Delta’s development services and disaster preparedness practice areas. Rick leverages his unique business and government background to bring about innovative solutions that meet the business needs of Delta’s clients. Rick has extensive federal, state, and county government experience. Prior to joining Delta, Rick worked for the Governor’s Office of Administration. Previously, he worked for Congressman Phil English as Deputy Chief of Staff, Campaign Manager, and was a legislative analyst.
Teresa Sparacino
Vice President, Community Planning
Teresa has more than 27 years of economic development, downtown revitalization, and local government planning experience and oversees Delta’s Community Planning practice area. Prior to joining Delta, she served as the Executive Director for the Downtown State College Improvement District. She also served as Borough Manager for Carnegie Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Vice President, Community Planning
Teresa has more than 27 years of economic development, downtown revitalization, and local government planning experience and oversees Delta’s Community Planning practice area. Prior to joining Delta, she served as the Executive Director for the Downtown State College Improvement District. She also served as Borough Manager for Carnegie Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Robert W. Ross
Vice President, Disaster Preparedness
Bob manages and guides Delta's Disaster Preparedness practice area. His range of project experience includes management of the Pennsylvania Department of Health in its response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, assessing the Delaware Division of Public Health’s response to Hurricane Sandy, and developing medical needs shelter plans for nine southern New Jersey counties. Previously, Bob was the Administrator for the Public Health Preparedness Section of the Delaware Division of Public Health. He also spent several years working for a homeland security consulting firm in Washington D.C. and has served as a county-level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Officer and an EMS Training Coordinator for the State of Delaware.
Vice President, Disaster Preparedness
Bob manages and guides Delta's Disaster Preparedness practice area. His range of project experience includes management of the Pennsylvania Department of Health in its response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, assessing the Delaware Division of Public Health’s response to Hurricane Sandy, and developing medical needs shelter plans for nine southern New Jersey counties. Previously, Bob was the Administrator for the Public Health Preparedness Section of the Delaware Division of Public Health. He also spent several years working for a homeland security consulting firm in Washington D.C. and has served as a county-level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Officer and an EMS Training Coordinator for the State of Delaware.
Rebecca Burk
Vice President
Using her research and writing skills, Rebecca produces effective, high-quality grant applications and project briefing materials for clients. Her work experience in the public and private sections has given her a solid foundation for understanding political structures and insight in the legislative process. Prior to Delta, Rebecca assisted state representatives with both policy research and pilot program development.
Vice President
Using her research and writing skills, Rebecca produces effective, high-quality grant applications and project briefing materials for clients. Her work experience in the public and private sections has given her a solid foundation for understanding political structures and insight in the legislative process. Prior to Delta, Rebecca assisted state representatives with both policy research and pilot program development.
Jessica Bytof
Vice President Finance and Administration
As Vice President of Finance and Administration for Delta Development Group Jessica is responsible for the financial administration of the firm and the effective deployment of corporate objectives both internally and externally. Her tasks include financial analyses, reporting, contract administration and invoicing. In addition, she ensures corporate compliance with state business registrations and tax filings. She has completed the Google Analytics Individual Qualification exam, and is a certified LEED Green Associate.
Vice President Finance and Administration
As Vice President of Finance and Administration for Delta Development Group Jessica is responsible for the financial administration of the firm and the effective deployment of corporate objectives both internally and externally. Her tasks include financial analyses, reporting, contract administration and invoicing. In addition, she ensures corporate compliance with state business registrations and tax filings. She has completed the Google Analytics Individual Qualification exam, and is a certified LEED Green Associate.