Jody Sherman, Ecomom founder and tech entrepreneur, dies at 47
Jody Sherman, a longtime entrepreneur who co-founded the Las Vegas-based health/kids-products website Ecomom, has died. He was 47.
"Jody was an unwavering inspiration, a fearless leader and above all a loyal and loving friend," said Emily Blakeney, co-founder of Ecomom. "As CEO of Ecomom, he worked tirelessly to make the world a better place for everyone.
The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed that Sherman, Ecomom's chairman and CEO, died early Monday morning. It was ruled a suicide.
The company's board of directors has appointed Marcus Nucci as president. Nucci has been vice president of operations of Ecomom since May.
"While we grieve, our focus is on the business and continuing to move forward with Jody's vision of providing exceptional customer service and safe, easy choices for moms," Nucci said.
Additionally, Blakeney will continue as co-founder and Chief Mom Officer at Ecomom.
Sherman founded Ecomom in 2008 in Northern California and later moved the company to Las Vegas as part of the Downtown Project, an ongoing effort to revitalize downtown Las Vegas.
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