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

  • McKenna Mikesell

    EID BUILDING OWNER

    PRESIDENT

    TERM 2023-2025

  • RISSA CONWAY

    EID BUSINESS OWNER

    TRUFFLE PIG TRADING CO

    VICE PRESIDENT

    TERM 2023-2025

  • Lynne Mildenstein

    COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE

    TREASURER

    TERM 2023—2025

  • ​Angela Salido

    EID BUSINESS OWNER

    OUTSIDE IN

    TERM 2024-2026

    (SERVED 2020-2022, 2022-2024)

  • Joanne Sunnarborg

    EID BUSINESS OWNER

    DESPERADO BOUTIQUE

    TERM 2023-2025

    (SERVED 2021-2023)

  • PATRICK TROWBRIDGE

    EID BUILDING OWNER

    TERM 2023-2035

  • SARAH McQuillin

    EID BUILDING OWNER

    LULUS

    TERM 2023-2025

  • RICK JOHNS

    EID BUSINESS OWNER

    HAVEN HOME STYLE

    TERM 2023-2025

  • Liz Boisineau O'Dell

    REPRESENTING EID BUSINESS OWNER

    LARK MODERN MOUNTAIN

    TERM 2024-2026

  • Sarah Swartz

    EID BUSINESS OWNER

    OREGON WILDFLOWERS

    TERM 2024-2026

  • Josh Maquet

    EID BUILDING OWNER

    TERM 2024-2026

  • Cyrus Mooney

    EX-OFFICIO

    CITY OF BEND

  • Anthony Broadman

    EX-OFFICIO

    BEND CITY COUNCIL

  • ben hemson

    EX-OFFICIO

    CITY OF BEND

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)