CLEVELAND — The City of Cleveland has officially transferred the management and operation of the West Side Market to Cleveland Public Market Corporation (CPMC).
Wednesday marked the first day that West Side Market was open under the operation of CPMC.
“West Side Market is one of our city’s jewels and transitioning to non-profit management will help with more efficient management operations, fundraising, and connecting the West Side Market to our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Justin Bibb.
CPMC, which is a non-profit, was created after Mayor Bibb's administration looked at the needs of the market. The administration decided to align West Side Market's operating model with nationwide best practices for public markets.
Under the terms of a management agreement between CPMC and the City of Cleveland, the city will keep ownership of the market's property and facilities. Independetly, CPMC will manage the market's operation as well as oversee renovations and upgrades.
“For years, I and other community stakeholders have been advocating for a new management model at the West Side Market, a model that honors the history of this Cleveland icon, the well-being of its current vendors, and the future vision of a vibrant marketplace,” said Ward 3 Councilman and CPMC Board Member Kerry McCormack. I am thankful that Mayor Bibb listened to the community and acted quickly on these critical reforms.”
Rosemary Mudry joined the non-profit in January 2024 as its first executive director and has since hired the following team to operate West Side Market:
- Tiffany-Allen White, Director of Operations: White has served in non-profit leadership for over 15 years, with emphasis on strategic restructuring and program implementation. She most recently served as director of community relations and internal operations at Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc
- Liz Andjeski, Finance and Office Manager: Andjeski comes to CPMC having spent the last 12 years managing operations and finance systems as controller and “office boss” at Spice Hospitality Group.
- Camille Rose Dickson, Director of Development and Partnerships: Dickson brings nearly a decade of non-profit experience to CPMC. She most recently served as development and communications manager at the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.
- Patrick Evans, Director of Marketing: Evans has more than 16 years of experience in marketing and advertising in Cleveland. He has led the marketing efforts at multiple local non-profit visitor destinations, including previously serving as director of marketing at Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
- Demarco Jones, Assistant Director of Operations: Jones is a seasoned property management professional with experience in commercial and residential spaces.
- Gabe Fedor, Merchant and Leasing Coordinator: Fedor has more than 5 years of experience in property management and commercial tenant leasing.
With the changes now in place, vendors seem to be optimistic about the future of West Side Market:
“Vendors are feeling hopeful about the future for West Side Market,” said Don Whitaker, President of the United West Side Market Tenant’s Association. “We know change might be a little bumpy, but we all feel confident non-profit management will be better for our businesses and the Market.”