Our 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. The Board holds monthly meetings on the third Wednesdays of the month. Interested parties can contact the office to obtain the location and time of the next meeting.
To run for election on the 2021-2023 DBBA Board of Directors, click here.
To view board meeting agendas or minutes, click here.
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. The Board holds monthly meetings on the third Wednesdays of the month. Interested parties can contact the office to obtain the location and time of the next meeting.
To run for election on the 2021-2023 DBBA Board of Directors, click here.
To view board meeting agendas or minutes, click here.
Board Members
Samuel Johnson
Oxford Hotel - Business and Building Owner Representative
Oxford Hotel - Business and Building Owner Representative
Ed Deeinihan
Bend Brewing Co - Business and Building Owner
Bend Brewing Co - Business and Building Owner
Todd Looby
Bend Film - Executive Director, Business Owner
Bend Film - Executive Director, Business Owner
Angelina Swanson
aos Skincare - Business and Building Owner
Director
aos Skincare - Business and Building Owner
Director
Angela Salido
Outside In - Business Owner
Director
Outside In - Business Owner
Director
Cori Hamilton
Velvet Lounge - Business Owner
Director
Velvet Lounge - Business Owner
Director
Sarah Worley
Good Drop Wine Shoppe - Business Owner
Director
Good Drop Wine Shoppe - Business Owner
Director
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Anthony Broadman
Bend City Council
Ex-Officio
Ben Hemson
City of Bend
Ex-Officio
Ricccardo Waites
COBLA
Ex- Officio
Anthony Broadman
Bend City Council
Ex-Officio
Ben Hemson
City of Bend
Ex-Officio
Ricccardo Waites
COBLA
Ex- Officio
Our Staff
Executive Director, Mindy Aisling (ASH-Ling)
Mindy Aisling lives in Bend with her husband, a teacher at Redmond High School, and her teenage son who plays stand-up bass & throws shotput, javelin and discus for Mt. View Track.
Long-time entrepreneur and previous business coach, Mindy brings years of expertise to the Downtown Bend Business Association, where she's been in service to the Downtown Bend community since 2015.
In her free time, Mindy loves long backpacking adventures, challenging mountaineering trips, playing board games with friends, listening to live music, competing in bar trivia, and like any good Bendite, drinking craft beer.
Mindy serves as a commissioner on the BCTF Board, as well as serving on the City of Bend Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, and the Bend Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board. Mindy also has a high value on volunteering and volunteers for KPOV public radio, as a mediator at the Deschutes Courthouse and various local trail clean-ups.
Mindy Aisling lives in Bend with her husband, a teacher at Redmond High School, and her teenage son who plays stand-up bass & throws shotput, javelin and discus for Mt. View Track.
Long-time entrepreneur and previous business coach, Mindy brings years of expertise to the Downtown Bend Business Association, where she's been in service to the Downtown Bend community since 2015.
In her free time, Mindy loves long backpacking adventures, challenging mountaineering trips, playing board games with friends, listening to live music, competing in bar trivia, and like any good Bendite, drinking craft beer.
Mindy serves as a commissioner on the BCTF Board, as well as serving on the City of Bend Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, and the Bend Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board. Mindy also has a high value on volunteering and volunteers for KPOV public radio, as a mediator at the Deschutes Courthouse and various local trail clean-ups.
Operations Manager, Ryan Currence
Ryan lives close to Downtown Bend allowing him to respond to any Downtowner needs swiftly. He also works at all the Les Schwab Amphitheater events, helping our rich event culture come to life here in Bend. He coaches volleyball for the Bend La Pine School District, and is passionate about sports and team building in our community.
A long Navy career provides Ryan with a background that allows him to bring the dedication and hard work necessary to keep Downtown thriving.
In his free time, Ryan loves live music, local community events and sports.
Ryan serves as on the Deschutes County Health Department's Shared Future Coalition committee.
Ryan lives close to Downtown Bend allowing him to respond to any Downtowner needs swiftly. He also works at all the Les Schwab Amphitheater events, helping our rich event culture come to life here in Bend. He coaches volleyball for the Bend La Pine School District, and is passionate about sports and team building in our community.
A long Navy career provides Ryan with a background that allows him to bring the dedication and hard work necessary to keep Downtown thriving.
In his free time, Ryan loves live music, local community events and sports.
Ryan serves as on the Deschutes County Health Department's Shared Future Coalition committee.
Barbara Simms, Administrative Director
After several years of travel to Central Oregon, Barbara was thrilled to move to Bend and call it home in 2015. Barbara holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and brings over 25 years ofbusiness, financial, and administrative experience to the DBBA.
Before joining the DBBA, Barbara worked for a global environmental consulting company as its
subcontract administrator for the US Region, serving clients in both the public and private sectors. She also spent over a decade working in the financial industry, holding positions in finance and business operations.
Barbara enjoys volunteering, and has been a swim coach for Special Olympics in Washington State, and has volunteered with Partners In Care, here in Bend. In her free time, she enjoys the local music scene, and hiking with friends and her dog, Sophie.
After several years of travel to Central Oregon, Barbara was thrilled to move to Bend and call it home in 2015. Barbara holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and brings over 25 years ofbusiness, financial, and administrative experience to the DBBA.
Before joining the DBBA, Barbara worked for a global environmental consulting company as its
subcontract administrator for the US Region, serving clients in both the public and private sectors. She also spent over a decade working in the financial industry, holding positions in finance and business operations.
Barbara enjoys volunteering, and has been a swim coach for Special Olympics in Washington State, and has volunteered with Partners In Care, here in Bend. In her free time, she enjoys the local music scene, and hiking with friends and her dog, Sophie.