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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 9:00 am at the Governmental Center, 400 Boardman, Traverse City, MI 49684.

  • Ed Slosky (2027), Chair
    (602) 614-4815
    Contact

    Gary Howe (2028), Vice Chair 
    (231)883-5121
    Contact

    Jeff Joubran (2026), Treasurer 
    (231) 922-1600 (bus)
    Contact

  • Amy Shamroe (Mayor) 
    (231) 715-7777
    CONTACT

    Shelley Spencer (2028)Secretary 
    (917) 284-0339
    CONTACT

    Todd McMillen (2028) 
    (231) 947-8908
    CONTACT

  • Pete Kirkwood (2027) 
    (231) 421-8977 (bus)
    CONTACT

    Mike Powers (2028) 
    231-394-1581
    CONTACT

    Caitlin Early (2027) 
    317-431-1177
    CONTACT

DDA Staff

  • Harry Burkholder
    Executive Director
    CONTACT

  • Lauren Bohac
    Deputy Director
    CONTACT

  • Carly R. Nicholas
    Marketing & Communications Manager
    CONTACT

  • Sara Klebba
    Director of Events & Engagement
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