Our Team

Executive Director

aileen.hull@daytonenergycollaborative.org

(937) 476-1845

www.linkedin.com/in/aileen-hull

Aileen came on as DEC’s second-hired employee in the Spring of 2022. She served in the role of Community Engagement Coordinator before being designated Executive Director in the Fall of 2024. Aileen guides the organization’s direction, focusing on tangible solutions for housing improvements for our Dayton community. Aileen holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Dayton, has been home health trained, and is RRP and lead abatement contractor certified. 

While a Dayton transplant, she now calls the Gem City her second home and is passionate about engaging with her community both inside and outside of her role at DEC.

Finance & Project Manager

ericka.carpenter@daytonenergycollaborative.org

(937) 701-7840

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericka-carpenter/

Erika, a Dayton, Ohio native, began her academic journey at the University of Dayton before continuing her studies at Franklin University in Columbus. She spent 15 years advocating for parental choice in the nonprofit sector and later worked in a virtual call center, rising to the role of Client Results Manager.

Ericka has also served as Vice Chair of the Board for The Peace Place, a community-based nonprofit. Now serving as the Operations Manager at Dayton Energy Collaborative, she brings her passion for helping others into every aspect of her work. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Client & Development Manager

annie.kline@daytonenergycollaborative.org

(937) 815-1858

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-dickerson-kline-22a57324/

Annie was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. She attended University of Dayton and taught 2nd grade for Dayton Public Schools, before moving to Portland, Oregon to continue teaching and complete her Masters in Teaching. Annie returned to the Dayton area in 2006 with her husband and 2 children. Annie’s professional background includes teaching, sales and many community non-profit volunteer positions.

As the Community and Development Manager at DEC, the thing Annie enjoys most is connecting with Dayton residents and community members.

President

Current job: Environmental Scientist for the City of Dayton Dept. of Water

Katie has served on DEC’s board since December of 2021. She has been the active president since January of 2024. Katie has stuck with DEC because she loves the passion and commitment to Dayton's neighborhoods and residents, with a focus on making a real and lasting impact. She has been with the organization through its evolution and wants to continue to support it as it grows and blossoms. 

Katie has previously served as the board president for McPherson Town Historic Society and has volunteered for a variety of different social and reproductive justice organizations.

Vice President

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Treasurer

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Secretary

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Trustee

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Trustee

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