Monica Womack
Ohio Department of Development, Chief for the Minority Business Development Division
Monica L. Womack, MPA, is the Chief for the Minority Business Development Division (MBDD) at the Ohio Department of Development. In her role, Monica provides vision and leadership to support the growth and sustainability of socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) in the state of Ohio. In doing so, she engages with strategic partners at all levels of government, develops private-sector partnerships, and listens to the needs of business owners.
Under Chief Womack's leadership, MBDD has approved over $26.9 million through direct lending and by leveraging the State’s Small Business Credit Initiative's funding, more than $61.8 million to SEDI businesses. MBDD has increased the number of certified businesses in the state by over 22%. In 2024, MBDD launched the Office of Supplier Development to increase
contracting opportunities to Ohio businesses.
Accommodations from key Ohio strategic partners:
• 2023 Partner of the Year by the Women's Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley,
• 2023 Business Champion Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners - Columbus Chapter, and
• 2024 Community Partner Award by the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council.
• 2024 Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Champion Honoree by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
• 2025 Diversity Honoree by the Contractors Assistance Association (Cleveland, Ohio)
• 2025 Diversity in Business Champion by Columbus Business First
Chief Womack has a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management, and a Master of Public Administration, both from Franklin University. She is pursuing her doctorate in the area of supporting historically under resourced business owners. She serves her community as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She has one adult son Will Maynus.
Under Chief Womack's leadership, MBDD has approved over $26.9 million through direct lending and by leveraging the State’s Small Business Credit Initiative's funding, more than $61.8 million to SEDI businesses. MBDD has increased the number of certified businesses in the state by over 22%. In 2024, MBDD launched the Office of Supplier Development to increase
contracting opportunities to Ohio businesses.
Accommodations from key Ohio strategic partners:
• 2023 Partner of the Year by the Women's Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley,
• 2023 Business Champion Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners - Columbus Chapter, and
• 2024 Community Partner Award by the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council.
• 2024 Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Champion Honoree by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
• 2025 Diversity Honoree by the Contractors Assistance Association (Cleveland, Ohio)
• 2025 Diversity in Business Champion by Columbus Business First
Chief Womack has a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management, and a Master of Public Administration, both from Franklin University. She is pursuing her doctorate in the area of supporting historically under resourced business owners. She serves her community as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She has one adult son Will Maynus.
