Coyne joined the board in January 2026, quickly earning a reputation for the same tactical approach that defined his two-decade career in industrial property investment. His appointment marks a strategic shift for the organization, which aims to leverage his regional business network to bolster its mission of economic vitality. JumpStart CEO Lorne Novick highlighted Coyne’s history of turning professional relationships into tangible outcomes as a key asset for the nonprofit’s next chapter.
Terry Coyne Takes Helm of JumpStart Board
With over 2,500 commercial real estate transactions under his belt, Terry Coyne is pivoting his focus to the regional startup ecosystem. The Newmark executive has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors at JumpStart Inc., a Cleveland-based nonprofit dedicated to scaling local businesses and connecting entrepreneurs with capital.
"JumpStart is an important driver of the region's economy, and I want to ensure it can fully deliver on its mission for years to come," Coyne said. He succeeds Cindy Torres Essell, who steered the organization through a recent leadership transition. His appointment follows the addition of David Sylvan and Walter Avdey to the board, signaling an effort to consolidate expertise across the local innovation landscape.
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