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 work within the DDA boundary. To apply for a position on the Board, you can apply through the City Clerk’s office.
David Lingle – Chair
Downtown Resident
Fort Collins

Amanda Huston – Vice Chair
Business Attorney | Fort Collins Real Estate Lawyer
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC

Cheryl Zimlich – Secretary
President and CEO
Bohemian Foundation

Susan Gutowsky
Council Member
District 1

Kristin Stephens
Larimer County Commissioner
District 2

Rebecca Hill
Extension State Specialist
Colorado State University

Jenny Schultz
Regional Credit Manager
First Interstate Bank

Sam Coutts – Assistant Secretary
Vice President of Operations
Ripley Designs

Randy Shortridge
Principal
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Abigail Christensen
VP Commercial Group
First Interstate Bank

Holli McElwee
Franchise Owner
Kilwins
