Core Insights - The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) has announced a leadership transition with Jair K. Lynch elected as the new Chair of the Board, succeeding Ronald A. Homer who served for five years [1][2][5] Leadership Transition - Ronald A. Homer stepped down as Chair at the end of 2025 but will remain a member of the Board [1] - Jair K. Lynch becomes the third Board Chair in ICIC's history, following founder Michael E. Porter and Ronald Homer [2] Ronald A. Homer's Legacy - Ronald Homer has been involved with ICIC since its founding, playing a crucial role in its development into a nationally recognized organization [4] - His leadership has been pivotal in strengthening ICIC's research and expanding its programs during various economic phases [4][5] Jair K. Lynch's Background - Jair Lynch has been on the ICIC Board since 2017 and has over 30 years of experience in urban regeneration, managing more than $3.4 billion in assets [5][6] - He emphasizes the importance of walkable urban spaces and has a strong educational background in Civil Engineering and Urban Design from Stanford University [6] Future Direction - The Board's unanimous vote for Jair Lynch reflects confidence in his leadership as ICIC aims to advance research-driven solutions and support small businesses in under-resourced communities [7]