Sara Daugherty is the newly hired director of operations and economic impact at the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center in Warren. “Sara is a perfect fit for TBEIC’s culture, and our expectation of asking tough questions to make data-informed decisions to move our companies and region forward,” says Rick Stockburger, vice president and chief operation officer. Daughterty completed her undergraduate studies at Miami University and earned a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Rutgers University. She is a certified planner, economic development finance professional and LEED green associate. She serves on the boards of the Raymond John Wean Foundation, Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association and YWCA Mahoning Valley.