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Our Board of Directors



DBBA Board Members

The DBBA Board of Directors represents the interests of the EID business owners, EID building owners and public Bend community.  You can contact a board member directly (see below), or you can reach the entire board at ​dbbaboardofdirectors@downtownbend.org.

Terms ending June 30th, 2022 - Thank you for your service!

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​Ed Deenihan, President
Bend Brewing Co 
​EID Business and Building Owner
Term: 2020-2022, 2018-2020
​Contact Ed

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Angelina Swanson, Treasurer
aos Skincare & Spa
EID Business and Building Owner
​Term: 2020-2022
Contact Angelina


Terms Continuing (2nd year)

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Christine Davis
Revolvr Menswear
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EID Business Owner
Term: 2021-2023
​Contact Christine

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Joanne Sunnarborg
Desperado Boutique
EID Business Owner
Term: 2021-2023
​Contact Joanne

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Lynne Mildenstein
​Community Representative
Term: 2021-2023​ Lynne
​Contact Lynne

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Chris Piper, Vice President
Community Representative
​Vice President
Term: 2021-2023
​Contact Chris


Terms Beginning (May 2022 - June 2024)

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Sarah Worley, Secretary 
Good Drop Wine Shoppe
EID Business Owner
Term: 2020-2022
​Term: 2022 - 2024

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​Angela Salido
Outside In
EID Business Owner
​​Term: 2020-2022
Term: 2022 - 2024
​Contact Angela

Joel Gisler
EID Building Owner
EID Business Owner: Worth Wild
​Term: 2022-20244
Contact Joel
Melanie Betti
EID Business Owner: Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar
Term: 2022-2024
​Contact Melanie
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Calista Bollier
Community Representative
Term: 2022 - 2024
Contact Calista


Ex-Officio Positions

Anthony Broadman
Bend City Council
Ex-Officio
Contact Anthony

Ben Hemson
City of Bend
Ex-Officio 
Contact Ben

Our Staff

Executive Director - Scott Rogers




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Operations Manager - Currently Hiring 



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 Administrative Director, Barbara Simms
​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 of business, 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.
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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.
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​Contact Barbara

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Community Coordinator, Liz Roberts
Recently moved to Bend after selling her dance studio business in Livermore, California. She also volunteered, worked and was on the LDI Association and was BOD, executive board member and president.

She is very excited and thrilled to be on the DBBA team and looks forward in meeting and working with the awesome downtown businesses and the wonderful community.

​Contact Liz

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DBBA Staff hosting the Community Tree Lighting with Santa, Winter 2021
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DBBA Staff hosting the Downtown Bend Halloween trick-or-treating and kids costume contest, Fall 2021
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DBBA staff hosting the Ambassador Program, Summer 2018
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DBBA Staff raising funds for Downtown Bend at the Downtown Celebration Night, Spring 2017
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DBBA Staff hosting Shop Small Saturday, Fall 2018.

Partners we work with:

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DBBA Consultant, Michaela Emerson
Michaela is from Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to Bend in 2016. She started out as a producer, reporter, and weather woman for NewsChannel 21- KTVZ. In 2019, she switched to Public Relations, Marketing, and Event Planning with the DBBA. 

After all the cities she has traveled through in Europe, Bend has continued to be a special place in her heart. She is excited to bring the community together in the heart of Bend, which is Downtown. 

For any questions or information about upcoming events in Downtown Bend, contact Michaela. 

Miguel Edwards, Photography


​Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA)

DBBA: Our mission is to improve the economic vitality by enhancing the experience, image and lifestyle of Downtown Bend.
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  • Home
  • Downtown Businesses
    • Business Directory
    • Eat & Drink
    • Shopping
    • Lodging
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Beauty Services
    • Civic Services
    • Services
    • Downtown Dollars >
      • Downtown Dollars | Digital
      • Downtown Dollars | Paper
  • Annual Events
    • Welcome Ski Groups
  • Downtown Blog
  • The DBBA
    • DBBA Board & Staff >
      • Board Membership
    • DBBA Minutes & Agendas
    • The EID
    • EID Map
    • DBBA Member Portal >
      • DBBA | New Business Setup
      • DBBA | Member Update
      • DBBA | Service Request
      • DBBA | Marketing Request
      • DBBA | Member Connect
      • DBBA | Anonymous Feedback
      • DBBA | DT Dollars for businesses >
        • Downtown Dollars Reseller Order Form
      • DBBA | COBLA Internships
      • DBBA | Flower Program
      • DBBA | Payment Portal
      • DBBA | Merchant Meetings
  • Info Hub
    • Sponsor a Downtown Flower Basket
    • Downtown Advertising >
      • Banner Program
      • Directory Kiosks
    • Downtown Bend First Friday Art Walk
    • Downtown History
    • Downtown Parking
    • Downtown Sidewalk Vendor Information
    • The Bend Pledge
    • Friends of Downtown Bend
    • The Minnesota Experience
    • Peace Corner
    • Contact Us