
Cindy Franc
Office Manager
Cindy is responsible for the overall management of office activities, including the IT infrastructure, at Innovation Works. She works directly with the property manager regarding facility issues; such as, HVAC, electronic access, and cleaning. She oversees the IT infrastructure, including providing basic help desk support, ordering equipment and software licenses, as well as coordinating support from outside IT engineers when needed. Her duties also include providing administrative assistance to the President & CEO, as well as the Chief Investment Officer and Entrepreneurial Executive Team. In her role with Innovation Works, she coordinates working space arrangements, and has coordinated office renovations and office relocations.
Cindy brings over 20 years of experience to Innovation Works and has supported executives in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, including the mining, accounting, legal, and utility industries. Prior to joining Innovation Works, Cindy held the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, an economic development organization.
A native of Beaver County, Cindy graduated from Robert Morris University and began her career with a British coal mining manufacturer. During the school year Cindy works with King Elementary, a Pittsburgh Public School, to help make the holidays a little brighter for the K-3 students. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking in the mountains and along the rivers, and traveling around the country to experience the richness and culture of America. Cindy has also volunteered with local organizations to help feed those in need.