Board of Directors
Downtown Tempe Authority
OFFICERS
Dana Gillis
Chair
Marriott Corporation
Eric Sather
Past Chair
Tempe Mission Palms
Vice Chair
Charles Goffnett
Treasurer
Foundation Chair/Brand X & Alphagraphics
Lori Foster
Secretary/President
Downtown Tempe Authority Inc.
Charles Huellmantel
Charles Huellmantel & Affiliates
BOARD MEMBERS
Arlene Chin
ASU Foundation
Robin Arredondo-Savage
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Louisa Falline
George Oliver
Tim Gomez
ASU / Office of Government and Community Affairs
Rosa Inchausti
City Manager, City of Tempe
Thomas Isaak
Islamic Cultural Center
Michael Martin
Tempe Tourism
Kaitlin Myers
Pretty Decent Concepts
James Neal
Resident, Orchidhouse
Angela Topolosek
Wexford/ViaWest
Bryan Decker
CORE Spaces
Julian Wright
Pedal Haus Brewery
Jon Addy
Crest Insurance
The next scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be 8:30am on June 17, 2026 at Hayden House. Board Meeting Minutes from the previous twelve months are below:
2026-2027 Downtown Tempe Authority Board of Directors Nominations
We are currently accepting nominations from individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. There are currently three seats open for election or term renewal. Any members of the Downtown Tempe Authority (property owners and merchants within the district) can nominate individuals to be added to this list. All nominations must be received by 5 pm on May 8, 2026.
Any member is also eligible to vote on the proposed Board of the Directors. The members and the Board of Directors will vote at the Annual Board Meeting, June 17, 2026, at 8:30 am at the DTA office (unless location is updated). Those elected serve a three-year term commencing July 1, 2026. All meetings are open to the public. Any general members wishing to attend the June 17th Annual Board of Directors meeting and vote, should register at the DTA office by May 8, 2026, or by sending an email to Lori Foster, Secretary, at Lori@downtowntempe.com.
Click HERE for the nomination form.
For previous meeting minutes, email Jane Mittness.
Click HERE to view the Downtown Tempe Authority Bylaws
Click HERE to view our Mission and Vision
Click HERE to view the Strategic Planning Dashboard (2026-2030 Strategic Plan Under Construction; check back July 2026)