THE DOWNTOWN BEND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (DBBA)

Our mission is to improve the economic vitality by enhancing the experience, image and lifestyle of Downtown Bend.

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the dbba board of directors

The Board of Directors is comprised of individuals interested in furthering the mission of the Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA): The Downtown Bend Business Association is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image, and lifestyle of the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District. Board members positions are elected annually and each member serves a two-year term. The Board of Directors oversees staff and makes policy decisions that determine the direction of the Economic Improvement District and the DBBA.

DBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Liz Boisineau O'Dell

    REPRESENTING BUSINESS OWNER

    LARK MODERN MOUNTAIN

    INTERIM PRESIDENT

    TERM 2024-2026

  • RISSA CONWAY

    BUSINESS OWNER

    TRUFFLE PIG TRADING CO

    VICE PRESIDENT

    TERM 2025-2027

    ALSO SERVED: 2023-2025

  • McKenna Mikesell

    PROPERTY OWNER

    TERM 2025-2027

    ALSO SERVED: 2023-2025

  • ​Angela Salido

    BUSINESS OWNER

    OUTSIDE IN

    TERM 2024-2026

    (SERVED 2020-2022, 2022-2024)

  • Sarah Swartz

    BUSINESS OWNER

    WILD FLOWERS OF OREGON

    TERM 2024-2026

  • Josh Maquet

    PROPERTY OWNER

    TERM 2024-2026

  • CORNELIUS EDISON

    BUSINESS OWNER

    BEND LIFT FITNESS STUDIO

    TERM 2025—2027

  • Zavier Borja

    COMMUNITY MEMBER + DIRECTOR OF DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP FOR VISIT BEND

    TERM 2025-2027

  • DAWAYNE JUDD

    BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNER OF MIRROR POND CLEANERS

    TERM 2025-2027

  • JESSICA WARDEN

    COMMUNITY MEMBER

    TERM 2025-2027

  • TEAGUE HATFIELD

    PROPERTY OWNER AND BUSINESS OWNER OF BIRKENSTOCK - BEND SHOE CO.

    TERM: 2025-2027

  • Cyrus Mooney

    EX-OFFICIO MEMBER

    CITY OF BEND

  • Mayor Melanie Kebler

    Ex-Officio Member

    City Council Liaison

DBBA STAFF

In addition to the board, the Downtown Bend Business Association has two dedicated staff members.


  • Executive Director

    Contact: rachel@downtownbend.org


  • Facilities and Maintenance Manager

    Contact: Ryan@downtownbend.org

dbba board meetings

DBBA board meetings happen every month and are open to the public to attend:

Every 3rd Wednesday

8am-10am

Oxford Hotel Boardroom (inquire at desk about location of board room, as it can vary)