The People Behind Downtown Investment
The DDA’s volunteer board and professional staff provide the leadership, expertise, and day-to-day work needed to guide investment and support a vibrant, connected Downtown Fort Collins.
The DDA Board
The DDA is served by an 11-member volunteer board appointed by the Fort Collins City Council. One seat is reserved for a City Council representative and one for a Larimer County Commissioner. Appointed members must reside, own property or a business lessee within the DDA boundary. To apply for a position on the Board, you can apply through the City of Fort Collins ENGAGE site.
Amanda Huston – Chair
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC
Sam Coutts – Vice Chair
Ripley Designs
Cheryl Zimlich – Secretary
Bohemian Foundation
Chris Conway
District 1
Kristin Stephens
District 2
Rebecca Bell
Colorado State University
Alan Jantzen
Silver Grill Cafe
David Lingle
Fort Collins
Randy Shortridge
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Abigail Shephard
Bank of Colorado
Holli McElwee
Kilwins
Our Team
Our staff brings the DDA’s work to life—managing projects, supporting downtown partnerships, and helping guide the ongoing investment, maintenance, and improvements that keep downtown Fort Collins vibrant, welcoming, and connected.
Matt Robenalt
Executive Director
Tel: 970-419-4381
mrobenalt@fcdda.com
Kathryn Harrison
Administrative Manager
Tel: 970-484-2020
kharrison@fcdda.com
Jala Curtis
Marketing & Communications Program Supervisor
Tel: 970-484-6500
jala@downtownfortcollins.com
Todd Dangerfield
Project Manager for Capital Projects
Tel: 970-419-8254
tdangerfield@fcdda.com
Daniel Wilkerson
Business Support Coordinator
Tel: (970) 419-4385
daniel@downtownfortcollins.com
Derek Getto
Project Manager for Policy & Programs
Tel: 970-419-4383
dgetto@fcdda.com
Bryan Bean
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Tel: 970-419-4386
bryan@downtownfortcollins.com
Tom Dent
Technology & Maintenance Manager
Tel: 720-421-3092
trdent@fcdda.com
Kristy Klenk
Finance & HR Manager
Tel: 970-419-4378
kklenk@fcdda.com