We work to strengthen and expand existing businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and endeavor to bring new business into the City of North Tonawanda in an effort to advance development, create jobs, and increase the property tax base while at the same time preserving city neighborhoods.
Laura Wilson (Bernsohn)
Executive Director
Laura Wilson has been with Lumber City Development Corporation since 2014. She first joined LCDC in the role of Planning & Development Specialist, and then became Executive Director in 2021. Prior to that, Laura worked as a Planning and Development Coordinator for the City of Jamestown. She received her BA in Geography from West Virginia University, and her Masters in Urban Planning from the University at Buffalo. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her pets, gardening, and going to live music concerts with her good friends.
Alecia Zimmerman
Community Project Administrator and Bookkeeper
Alecia Zimmerman began working part-time at LCDC primarily as the bookkeeper in 2021. In a short period of time, she took on additional responsibilities assisting Laura wherever needed as the Community Projects Administrator and Bookkeeper. Alecia also works at a machine shop as the Office Manager. Prior to LCDC, Alecia was a social worker with an adoption agency and researcher with the Homeless Alliance of WNY. She received her BS in Psychology and her Masters in Social Worker from the University at Buffalo. When she is not working, she spends her time volunteering at special events for The Big Big Table, attending Bandits lacrosse games with her family, and spending time with her friends at music events.
