Brian Ogawa

As The Port’s Director of Pre-Development and Planning, Brian’s responsibilities include pre-development financial underwriting and analysis of due diligence items for The Port’s strategic planning efforts. Brian also oversees project management of stabilization and environmental remediation projects, which includes soliciting bids and managing budget, and supervising contractors. 

Prior to joining The Port, Brian worked at the City of Cincinnati’s Department of Community and Economic Development. In this role, he managed the underwriting and approval process for incentive packages for large-scale real estate development projects, including tax increment financing, loans, grants, and tax abatements. He also worked closely with neighborhood stakeholders and managed multiple grant programs geared towards revitalizing neighborhood business districts. 

Brian received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Xavier University. He serves as a Board Member for the City of Cincinnati’s Community Development Advisory Board and previously served on the HomeBase Board.