Donald Iannone

Don Iannone is a highly respected author and expert in economic development and public policy. His new book, “America’s Dream at a Crossroads, The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond” is on its way to becoming a bestseller.

Don has testified before U.S. Congress and several state legislatures and has spoken widely on economic and public policy issues facing communities, regions, and states. Don led major economic development organizations in Northeast Ohio for eight years and directed the economic and environmental centers at Cleveland State University for fifteen years. From 2000 to 2016, he provided economic development strategy and policy analysis consulting services to over 100 public and private clients in 32 states and internationally. His clients included several federal agencies and departments.

Currently, he teaches graduate business students at the European-based Transcontinental University. Don has authored five nonfiction books and numerous articles and monographs on economic development and public policy. He holds a doctorate in philosophy.

He lives in Greater Cleveland with his wife Mary.