Board of Directors
Board Directors for the Downtown Knoxville Alliance are elected for three-year terms and are eligible to serve two terms. Nominations can be made at any time by emailing the name and contact information of a nominee to [email protected]. Nominations for FY 2020-2021 will be accepted via email until May 10, 2020. Members will elect one (1) stakeholder and (1) business representative at the June 2020 Annual Meeting.
2020-2021 Board Directors
Matthew DeBardelaben, Vice Chair
Blühen Botanicals
[email protected]
Business Representative
Michael Riley, Treasurer
The Oliver Hotel
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Business Representative
Becky Hancock, Secretary
Historical Tennessee Theatre Foundation
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Stakeholder Representative
Robin Easter
Robin Easter Design
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Business Representative
Rick Emmett
City of Knoxville
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Appt by Mayor of the City of Knoxville
Vince Fusco
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Resident Representative
Lorie Matthews
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Resident Representative
Daniel Smith
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Business Representative
Mary Katherine Wormsley
Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC
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Stakeholder Representative
Ex-officio Board Members
Representative Rick Staples
State House of Representatives
615-741-0768
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Senator Richard Briggs
State Senate
615-741-1766
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