James Douglas Harsany Jr. (Doug)
President & Founder
Doug founded Harsany & Associates, LLC in 2010. As the President of this firm, he is responsible for managing all operations, but also spends a great deal of his time providing project management and technical assistance services. Doug is an expert in a variety of areas associated with planning, affordable housing, community revitalization, economic development, and in the managing of people and organizations. Doug recognizes the important connection between the leadership and management of an organization and its effectiveness in accomplishing its goals. He excels at integrating a holistic approach that seeks to uncover and fix the underlying core organizational or structural difficulty that led to the identified problem, as a means of preventing this problem in the future.
Doug’s previous work includes experience as a former contractor and developer, and the management of federal programs at the Ohio Department of Development for about twelve years. Doug has a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning, completed the Harvard University Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, and is certified with the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Blessed by God, Doug is son to one tough, independent woman and grandpa to two adorable girls. He has two talented and beautiful daughters, one nearly perfect son-in-law, and loves hanging out with his wife of 37 years. His favorite place is on their small acreage.
