Staff

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Staff Vision Statement:

We are a dedicated team, having a great time managing and enhancing a dynamic Downtown.

 

President, Mike Tedesco

mtedesco@DowntownSpokane.net

 

Vice President, Marla Nunberg, CTA*, Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Montana State University, began promoting Downtown Spokane in 1997. Marla manages all internal and external communications as well as overseeing Business Improvement District day-to-day operations and promotional activities. Marla is a place maker, dedicated to making Spokane a better community through her diverse background in urban revitalization, strategic planning, business and economic development, destination marketing, communications, event production, and market research.
mnunberg@DowntownSpokane.net

 

Public Policy & Parking Manager, Andrew Rolwes, CTA*, Bachelor of Arts in History from Eastern Washington University. A Spokane native, Andrew brings several years of relevant experience to the DSP, most recently as a Civil Affairs Officer for the United States Army where he worked closely with Iraqi government officials overseeing the development of government infrastructure, budgeting and policy in Ninewa Province.
arolwes@DowntownSpokane.net

 

Finance & Database Manager, Sharon Curtis, CTA* , has served as Finance Manager since 1997 and additionally as Database Manager since 2006. She has more than 20 years experience in office management and bookkeeping. Sharon continues to keep the DSP on track by managing the day-to-day financials of all three organizations. She also manages a current database of BID Ratepayers for both the City of Spokane and DSP.
scurtis@DowntownSpokane.net

 

Marketing Creative Manager , Tammy Pruitt, CTA*, Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts from Gonzaga University with a background in graphic design, is a native of Spokane.  She continues to stay involved with Gonzaga as a volunteer with "Friends in Service" in the ceramics department.  In her free time Tammy is an avid runner and spends time on her own art work.
tpruitt@DowntownSpokane.net

 

University District Project Manager, Brandon Betty, Masters of Urban & Regional Planning from Eastern Washington University, and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from the University of Idaho. Brandon moved to Spokane for graduate school after serving two and a half years in the Dominican Republic as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. Prior to the University District, Brandon worked in Business & Development Services for the City of Spokane.

bbetty@DowntownSpokane.net

 

Executive Assistant , Cheryl Haynes

chaynes@DowntownSpokane.net

 

Finance and Database Assistant , Liesel Frazier, Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Eastern Washington University, began as Finance and Database Assistant in 2012. Prior to Downtown Spokane Partnership, she worked for the Membership and Billing department at Premera Blue Cross, and has more than 6 years experience in database management and billing. Liesel is a current graduate student at Gonzaga University, and enjoys traveling, running, and experiencing all Spokane has to offer in her free time.

lfrazier@DowntownSpokane.net

Operations Coordinator, Dan Hall, CTA*, has worked for the Downtown Spokane Partnership as a Security Ambassador since 1998 and was promoted to Operations Coordinator in May of 2007. Dan brings a working knowledge of Downtown Spokane, as well as retail management and construction experience. Dan helps with the Clean Team, and continues to serve part time as a Security Ambassador. Dan was also the recipient of the 2010 CTA Star Award, as part of the Spokane Regional CVB's Tourism Awards.
dhall@DowntownSpokane.net

 

Security Ambassador Director, Larry Killstrom, CTA*, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, began with the first Security Ambassador team in 1996 and became Supervisor. In 2003, Larry was promoted to Security Ambassador Director and now oversees the Clean Team as well. Larry brings experience to the team as a former U.S.M.C. Military Police Officer, Oregon State Capital Police Officer, and Oregon State Police Officer, as well as a business owner.
lkillstrom@DowntownSpokane.net

 

SECURITY AMBASSADOR TEAM

 

Dan Hall, CTA*, began as a Security Ambassador in 1998 and brings a variety of experiences to the team. Dan is originally from the Tri-Cities and has completed some college courses as well. Dan also serves as Operations Coordinator for the Downtown Spokane Partnership.

Chris Seim, CTA*, Associates Degree from SFCC, began as a Security Ambassador in 2002, has worked Downtown for more than eight years with customer service experience. Chris is a Spokane native. He also does some video production for the Security Ambassadors.

Richard Volgmann, CTA*, began as a Security Ambassador in 1997 through 2000 and returned in 2003. Originally from Walla Walla, Rick graduated from the Department of Corrections in 1997 on the honor roll and worked at the Airway Heights Correctional Center.

Jennifer Brumley

Contact the Security Ambassadors at Security@DowntownSpokane.net or 509.353.9111

CLEAN TEAM MEMBERS:

 

Robert Castro

Kevin Hidalgo

Natalie Love

Devin Norland

Jasmin Nutter

Eddie Zambrano

 

*Certified Tourism Ambassador - Click here for more information

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