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Wenatchee Downtown Association
2011 - 2012 Board of Directors, Officers & Staff
Board of Directors
Michael Teaney (2010 - 2013) | Vice President, Commercial Lending | Banner Bank
(President)
Michael has a background in commercial lending spanning more than 20 years. In the past he has worked with Downtown Development Authorities in both Detroit and Royal Oak, MI. Projects included streetscape projects, facade projects, attracting businesses to coincide with master plans and multitudes of other objectives. Michael believes that in this ever more challenging financial environment the importance of entities like WDA increase and the actions are readily seen in the district.
Alan Walker (2011 - 2014) | Executive Director | United Way of Chelan & Douglas Counties
(Vice President)
Wyatt Gardiner (2010 - 2013) | Circulation Manager | The Wenatchee World
(Secretary)
A recent newcomer to the valley, Wyatt believes that Wenatchee has an outstanding downtown area that has so much to offer the region. From the newcomers to the block or the storefronts that have been a family business for decades, we have something to be proud of here. The WDA is a vital part of the success of each of these businesses. Wyatt wants to see a downtown that is pedestrian-friendly, family-friendly, inviting, bustling and sustainable. WDA can and should be a huge driving force in that effort, maintaining downtown as a source of pride for our community.
Steve Lee (2009-2012) | Manager | Cashmere Valley Bank
(Secretary)
Roy Gray (2009-2012) | General Manager | Davis Furniture
(Past President)
Ken Boyle (2011 - 2014) | Director of Catering | Wenatchee Convention Center
Becky Driscoll (2011 - 12) | Marketing | Stemilt Creek Winery
Becky’s background in marketing and management has prepared her for this position with the WDA Board. Through her previous positions she has honed the complex principles of public relations and strategic alliance building. As well, she takes a comprehensive posture with group management during real life experiences through her non-profit involvement with the Junior Service League of Wenatchee, the Washington Elementary PTSA, Festival of Trees – Ladies’ Night Chair, and as a Board Member of Wenatchee Downtown Association. Her personal experience with non-profit organizations does not stop with Wenatchee. From her time in the Tri-Cities area, she volunteered on several committees such as the Friends of Badger Mountain, the Tapteal Greenway Association, Books For Bikes, Safe Kids Coalition, and as Chair for the Tri-Cities Bike Commute Challenge. Her passion for community involvement comes naturally and has been a part of her life since she can remember.
Charleen Martin (2011 - 2014) | Owner | Gallery 4 South
Dianna Miller (2009-2012) | Operations | ALCOA
Don Gurnard (City of Wenatchee Representative)
Wenatchee City Council
List of Past Presidents
2011-2012 | Roy Gray | Davis Furniture
2010-2011 | Mary Woods | The Kitchen Sync
2009-2010 | Tamara Dezellem | Cordell, Meher & Co.
2008-2009 | Stephanie Sanford | People's Bank
2007-2008 | Sam Mills | Mills Bros.
2006-2007 | Gwen Sparks | WA Trust Bank
2005-2006 | Larry Karmil | The Wenatchee World
2004-2005 | Ardy Low | Key Bank
2003-2004 | Karen Rutherford | Mbr at Large
2002-2003 | Steve Gear | West Coast Hotel
Staff
Linda Haglund (2011 - present) | Executive Director
Elisabeth Holt (2009 - present) | Program & Event Director
Links to Board Documents
Main Street TM
WDA's Washington State Main Street Evaluation (2007)
The WSMP periodically performs local program evaluations to assess the progress of designated Main Street organizations using the Main StreeT ApporoachTM. The folowing report addresses program strengths and weaknesses, progress of our committees, areas where technical assistance is needed, local perceptions & concerns affecting the program and recommendations for moving the program forward.
 Wenatchee Downtown Association Local Program Evaluation May 2007
Washington State Main Street News
The Wenatchee Downtown Association is coordinated with guidance from the Washington State Main Street Program. There are currently 11 accredited programs, like Wenatchee, in Washington state, along with dozens of other downtowns and commercial districts working toward our level of success. This document explains the process of becoming part of the Main Street program, along with statistics from programs across the state.
WA State Main Street News, January 2010
Main Street Accreditation
The Washington State Main Street program reviews our organization once per year to ensure that we are meeting standards for a successful downtown revitalization effort. Our board president reviews this document with the executive director and the board. It has been an effective tool to help track our results from year to year. WDA has been accredited by Washington state and the National Main Street Program every year since 1992.
 Main Street Accreditation Evaluation
What Happened to Downtown?
The story of downtown is an intriguing one. Downtown districts across the United States have gone through transitions similar to Wenatchee's. This powerpoint, with notes, shows local and national examples of how associations such as ours can help revitailize an important part of our community.
(Sorry--this file is huge and we can't make it available for download yet. Please contact our office for a copy.)
About Downtown Wenatchee
City of Wenatchee's Sub-Area Plan for the Central Business District
Downtown Wenatchee lies within the city of Wenatchee's Central Business District boundaries. This encompasses a large footprint from 5th street on the north to Thurston on the south, and from Chelan Ave. on the west to Columbia Street on the east. Several zoning overlays lie within the broader boundary, including Wenatchee's Historic Core, the stretch of Wenatchee Avenue between Second Street and Yakima Street.
Central Business District Subarea Plan, April 2007
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