Staff & Board
dda board of directors
The DDA is governed by a 9-member Board appointed by the Mayor with concurrence by the City Commission.
The meetings take place at the Governmental Center, 400 Boardman, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Ed Slosky (2027), Chair
ejslosky@gmail.com
(602) 614-4815Gary Howe (2028), Vice Chair
garylhowe@gmail.com
(231)883-5121Jeff Joubran (2026), Treasurer
jeffjoubran@gmail.com
(231) 922-1600 (bus)Amy Shamroe (Mayor)
ashamroe@traversecitymi.gov
(231) 715-7777Shelley Spencer (2028), Secretary
shelley.spencer09@gmail.com
(917) 284-0339Todd McMillen (2028)
iframe1@aol.com
(231) 947-8908Pete Kirkwood (2027)
pete@traversecityworkshop.com
(231) 421-8977 (bus)Mike Powers (2028)
mpowers@keen-minds.com
231-394-1581Caitlin Early (2027)
earlycait@gmail.com
317-431-1177
DDA Staff
Harry Burkholder
Executive Director
harry@downtowntc.comLauren Bohac
Deputy Director
Lauren@downtowntc.com
Carly R. Nicholas
Marketing & Communications Manager
carly@downtowntc.comSara Klebba
Director of Events & Engagement
sara@downtowntc.com