Team

Francie Genz
Co-Founder & CEO
Francie Genz is co-founder of Formation and a nationally recognized leader in regional economic and workforce development. For more than a decade, she has worked with leaders in over 50 communities and more than a dozen states to strengthen regional capacity for cross-sector collaboration, bringing business, government, education, and nonprofit partners together to grow industries and expand opportunity.
Francie Genz – Co-Founder & CEO
Ryan Donahue
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ryan Donahue is co-founder of Formation and a leading expert on regional economic development strategy. A consultant for over 10 years, Ryan has partnered with more than 50 influential organizations in over 25 regions nationwide – including economic development partnerships, city and state agencies, philanthropies, community organizations, and CEO leadership groups.
Ryan Donahue – Co-Founder & Managing Partner


Jackie Butler, Operations Director
Jackie Butler, Operations Director

Patricia Meyer, Next Gen Director
Patricia Meyer, Next Gen Director

Erin Sparks, Affiliated Consultant
Erin Sparks, Affiliated Consultant
