Staff Member Info

Eric Reed

Executive Director

Eric Reed serves as the Executive Director for the Zanesville Muskingum County Port Authority (ZMCPA). He is a graduate of Tri-Valley High School and The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and Applied Economics. In 2018, he graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPower Leadership Institute. During his time as Muskingum County Administrator, he was involved in capital project management, infrastructure expansion, and grant administration. He is an active volunteer who has served on many local boards and committees.

Eric and his wife, Lauren, reside in Zanesville and have three young children, Avery, Griffin, and Boden.

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Amy Young

Business Development Specialist

Amy Young serves as the Business Development Specialist for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority (ZMCPA). Prior to joining the ZMCPA, she worked for State Farm and in the tax industry. She is a graduate of Coshocton High School, attended Baldwin Wallace College and the University of Alaska. In 2019, she earned a Grant Writing Certification through Cleveland State University. Amy served on the Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, Muskingum County Social Justice Coalition Executive Committee, Friends of Secrest Programming Committee, Ohio Economic Development Association Young Professionals Planning Committee, the Zanesville City Schools Planning Committee and is a volunteer at Christ’s Table.

Amy and her husband Craig reside in Zanesville, and have two adult children, Fletcher (Hannah) and Katie (Kade), and a granddaughter (Hallie).

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