[OMS_MANAGERS] Updates in the Network

Wed Jun 26 14:37:18 PDT 2024

And one update:

The Dallas Downtown Association also just hired Helen Connolly as their new Downtown Manager. Since 2022, the DDA has contracted with the City of Dallas for staffing support from their Economic and Community Development Department. We are grateful to Tyler Ferrari who provided support to DDA and  for all his efforts to strengthen the DDA and guide through a strategic planning process. This contract ends on July 1st, and Helen will be providing staffing support for the DDA beginning on July 1st. Helen has been a resident of Dallas for five years, and previously has worked in education for 23 years, serving the Colton Joint Unified School District in Colton, California.

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Desk:  (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

Visit our website<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>, Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage>, Visit our Blog<http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/>, Join the Oregon Heritage News e-news<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage> Check our LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/>.

From: STUART Sheri * OPRD
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:03 PM
To: oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov
Subject: Updates in the Network

We welcome new executive directors in our Network as well as saying farewell to others.

Fond Farewell to:

  *   Jessamyn Grace West, Executive Director, Astoria Downtown Historic District Association. Jessamyn is leaving the ADHDA to explore other opportunities. Feeling the timing was good for her and the organization after helping to solidify operations. She stepped in to her role with ADHDA at a pivotal moment. During her leadership, she helped the organization navigate taking on the beloved Astoria Sunday Market, update internal procedures, solidify funding and staffing levels post-pandemic, and so much more. Jessamyn is still in her position as they start the hiring process.
  *   Kyle Todd, formerly with the Beaverton Downtown Association, has accepted a position as a small business advisor with the Washington Small Business Development Center. This is a great opportunity for him and a good match for his skill set.

Warm Welcome to:

  *   Branden Andersen, Executive Director, Newberg Downtown Coalition. Branden has a deep background in journalism and has served as a reporter at the Oregon Daily Emerald and Managing Editor of Flux Magazine, as well as stints working at Portland Monthly Magazine and the Bend Bulletin. He also freelanced for publications regionally and nationally before pursuing a career in sales and marketing. Most recently, he launched Newsberg to provide a local, independent, non-partisan media outlet for the Newberg-Dundee community.
  *   Anna Curry, Executive Director, Pendleton Downtown Association. Anna has a deep background working in mental health care with skills in coaching, project management, case management, and supervisory skills. She is involved in theater in the Pendleton area as well as volunteer as a soccer coach.
  *   Brittany Dark, Executive Director, Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce. Brittany has been involved with the Oregon Frontier Chamber as a Community Ambassador and as a teacher for the entrepreneurship classes. She grew up in Southern and Eastern Oregon having graduated from Burns High and Eastern Oregon University as well as Grand Canyon University with a Master in Business Administration.
  *   Andrew Le, Executive Director, Beaverton Downtown Association. Andrew was the Assistant Community Manager for Bridge City Community Management in Clackamas and served on the BDA board of directors. He also is the Student Ambassador & Ambassador Engagement Series Director with the Asian America Youth Leadership/ Chinese America Citizens Alliance. He has prior experience in financial services and workforce recruiting.
  *   Cynthia Kortge, The Dalles Main Street. Cynthia has decades of experience working with non-profits & hosting fundraisers for a variety of organizations including Wonderworks Children's Museum, the Jerri Walker DePriest Memorial Endowment Fund, the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation and Fort Dalles Fourth. Most recently, Cynthia started and served as the Executive Director for the Ranger Pride Education Foundation at Dufur School. She previously worked with TDMS to create and implement the Main Street Uncorked fundraising event. As a well connected and lifelong community member of The Dalles, Cynthia is excited to bring her expertise, positive energy, and bright ideas to The Dalles Main Street.
  *   Rebbeca O'Rourke, Executive Director, Downtown Bend Business Association. Rebecca has a deep background in marketing, events, and nonprofit management.

Cheers, Sheri

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Desk:  (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

Visit our website<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>, Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage>, Visit our Blog<http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/>, Join the Oregon Heritage News e-news<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage> Check our LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/>.

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