Board of Directors
Downtown Tempe Authority
OFFICERS
Eric Sather
Chair
Tempe Mission Palms
Dana Gillis
Vice Chair
Marriott Residence Inn
Jarett Brock
Treasurer
Cousins Properties
Lori Foster
Secretary/President
Downtown Tempe Authority Inc.
Charles Huellmantel
Charles Huellmantel & Affiliates
BOARD MEMBERS
Arlene Chin
ASU Foundation
Danielle Gilligan
Westin Tempe
Colin Diaz
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Charles Goffnett
Brand X & Alphagraphics
Tim Gomez
ASU / Office of Government and Community Affairs
Rosa Inchausti
City Manager, City of Tempe
Curt Kremer
George Oliver
Michael Martin
Tempe Tourism
Hassan Elsaad
Islamic Cultural Center
James Neal
Resident, Orchidhouse
Christopher Palma
Spinelli's Pizzeria
Angela Topolosek
Wexford/ViaWest
Bryan Decker
CORE Spaces
Julian Wright
Pedal Haus Brewery
The next scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be 8:30am on June 19, 2024 at Hayden House. Board Meeting Minutes from the previous twelve months are below:
Board Nominations
We are currently accepting nominations for individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. There are currently four seats open for election or term renewal. Any members of the Downtown Tempe Authority (property owners and merchants within the district) can nominate individuals to be added to this list. All nominations must be received by 5pm on May 15, 2024.
Any member is also eligible to vote on the proposed Board of Directors. The members and the Board of Directors will vote at the Annual Board Meeting, June 19, 2024, at 8:30am at the DTA offices (unless location is updated). Those elected serve a three-year term commencing July 1, 2024. All meetings are open to the public. Any general members wishing to attend the June 19th Annual Board of Directors Meeting and vote, should register at the DTA office by May 10, 2024, or by sending an email to Lori Foster (Secretary) at Lori@downtowntempe.com. Click HERE for the nomination form.
For previous meeting minutes, email Jane Mittness.
Click HERE to view the Downtown Tempe Authority Bylaws
Click HERE to view our Mission and Vision
Click HERE to view the Strategic Planning Dashboard