Meet Our Team
Executive Office
Nick LeMasters, President & CEO
Implements at the Board’s strategic direction the BID’s plans to creatively plan, manage, and promote CCN as a premier live, work, shop/dine, stay destination including programs for marketing/communications/events; the design and maintenance of the BID’s streetscape; improvements to parking/mobility/economic development; and for advocacy with city government and other decision makers and stakeholders.
Jeanne Gabres, Support and Services Manager
Manages the day to day internal operations, customer and vendor relations, personnel and IT administration, CCN Gift Card program, Board of Directors and executive management team assistance.
Physical Environment
Susan Fry, Director of Physical Environment
Oversight of streetscape, maintenance, operations, landscape enhancement programs and visitor experience in the public realm
Patrick Allison, Senior Physical Environment Specialist
Landscape activities, plant health care, snow removal, quality control and contractor compliance
John Stubbart, Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Infrastructure maintenance, quality assurance inspections, asset inventory tracking, sanitation and trash removal services, electrical, lighting, hardscape care, construction coordination, holiday décor and lighting displays, contractor compliance and snow removal
Marketing, Communications & Events
Jenny Starkey, Senior Director of Marketing & Community Relations
Oversees marketing, communications and events, media, business development and community outreach
Kate Lynch, Marketing & Communications Manager
Messaging, creative and design, banners and kiosks, advertising and storytelling
Blake Meikle, Events & Community Relations Manager
Events, activations, sponsorships and partnerships, constituent relations
Megan Copenhaver, Digital Marketing Specialist
Digital marketing and communications, e-communications, social media, website
Economic Development
Brian Phetteplace, Director of Economic Development
Research, property owner and manager outreach, parking/mobility program, and retail development/retention programs