Energy tech incubator adds staff in effort to streamline operations
WARREN, OHIO – April 23, 2020: BRITE Energy Innovators, Ohio’s energy tech incubator, has named Deanna Hamilton, CPA, as its Finance Manager. This newly created position was added in response to a growing organizational need for financial expertise and to streamline operations.
“As BRITE diversifies and expands its services, it’s necessary to bring someone on to manage growth,” said Sara Daugherty, Director of Operations and Economic Impact. “Deanna’s wealth of experience in fiscal management and her entrepreneurial background make her an exceptional fit to manage BRITE’s finances.”
Hamilton comes to BRITE with more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience. She has managed accounting functions for companies in a variety of industries, including oil and gas exploration, manufacturing, and professional service organizations. In addition, she has created and run several small businesses.
Previously, Hamilton served as a senior accountant for Belden and Blake Corporation in North Canton and currently manages accounting for Covenant Petroleum and Scribe Public Relations, both based in Leetonia. Most recently, she served as firm administrator at BWLK CPAs in Salem, Ohio.
Hamilton earned her bachelor’s degree as a double major in business and accounting from Malone College in Canton. She earned her CPA certification shortly after graduation. She lives in Columbiana County with her husband and three children, whom she homeschools.
About BRITE: Formerly the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center, BRITE is the State of Ohio’s only energy incubator and it exists to support founders and startups in the energy sector, including advanced materials, energy storage, fuel cells and the Internet of Things. BRITE operates the BRITE Energy Lab, an event venue for the community and co-working space for freelancers and entrepreneurs. It aims to serve as a resource to the community by bringing together bright minds with innovative solutions while creating opportunities for Northeast Ohio.
