Posted: Friday, August 9, 2013
The Downtown Danville Association welcomes three new officers and five new members to its board of directors, as a result of elections held at the recent annual meeting.
Elected to fill the slots of president, vice president, and treasurer are Jeffrey Bond, Dewberry; Wendi Goods-Everson, Danville Regional Foundation; and Richard Phelps, National Guard. They join Corrie Teague of the Danville Office of Economic Development, who continues as secretary. The new officers replace Robert Brooks, Dale Hutchens and Peggy Wright.
Joining the DDA board of directors are Cara Burton, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History; Marietta Sanford, Averett University; Robin Jones, Vintages by the Dan; Barbara Seamster, 1045TheDan & Co. Legends 103.7; and Varun Sadana, The Launch Place.
Board members who will continue to serve include Jerry Amburn, Amburn and Co. Salon and Spa on Main; Robert Brooks, retired; Steve Farrar, retired; Phillip Hayes, Noblis; Dale Hutchens, Wilkins & Co. Realtors; Kelvin Perry, First State Bank; Earl Reynolds, City of Danville; Serena Rigsby, First Citizens Bank; and Peggy Wright, Averett University.
"The DDA is at an exciting juncture in its history", said Bond. "As a result of grant funding from the Danville Regional Foundation, we are working with a consultant to improve and enhance the organization and its positive impact on the River District." Added Brooks, "I am very confident that our new officers and board members will continue to move the organization forward, so we can serve a vital part of Danville's future."
Founded in 1999, the Downtown Danville Association is a registered non-profit, established with the goal of promoting and advocating for the city's traditional core downtown area. It currently has nearly 100 members from across the city and the region.
Elected to fill the slots of president, vice president, and treasurer are Jeffrey Bond, Dewberry; Wendi Goods-Everson, Danville Regional Foundation; and Richard Phelps, National Guard. They join Corrie Teague of the Danville Office of Economic Development, who continues as secretary. The new officers replace Robert Brooks, Dale Hutchens and Peggy Wright.
Board members who will continue to serve include Jerry Amburn, Amburn and Co. Salon and Spa on Main; Robert Brooks, retired; Steve Farrar, retired; Phillip Hayes, Noblis; Dale Hutchens, Wilkins & Co. Realtors; Kelvin Perry, First State Bank; Earl Reynolds, City of Danville; Serena Rigsby, First Citizens Bank; and Peggy Wright, Averett University.
"The DDA is at an exciting juncture in its history", said Bond. "As a result of grant funding from the Danville Regional Foundation, we are working with a consultant to improve and enhance the organization and its positive impact on the River District." Added Brooks, "I am very confident that our new officers and board members will continue to move the organization forward, so we can serve a vital part of Danville's future."
Founded in 1999, the Downtown Danville Association is a registered non-profit, established with the goal of promoting and advocating for the city's traditional core downtown area. It currently has nearly 100 members from across the city and the region.
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| From Left to Right: Richard Phelps, Jeffrey Bond, Wendi Everson, and Corrie Teague |
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