Our Team

Meet the passionate and dedicated team shaping the livability and vibrant future of Downtown Portland.

Staff

President & CEO
Andrew Hoan (he/him)

Executive Director
Mark Wells (he/him)

Operations Director
Steve Wytcherley (he/him)

Senior Director, Downtown Programs
Sydney Mead (she/her)

Director, Downtown Activations
Emily Halvorson (she/her)

Downtown Activations Coordinator
Selva Busetto (she/her)

Downtown Advocacy Coordinator
Meikelo Cabbage (he/him)

Lead Sidewalk Ambassador
Max Fortner (he/him)

Downtown Portland Clean & Safe is an affiliate of the Portland Business Alliance.
For operational efficiencies, staff is shared with fellow affiliate Portland Metro Chamber, including:

Executive Assistant, Board Liaison, & Office Manager
Chelsie Kinney (she/her)

Senior Director, Strategic Communications
Katie Mongue (she/her)

Senior Director, Finance and Operations
Ariana Alejandres (she/her)

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Ben Forstag (he/him)

Executive Vice President, Public Affairs
Jon Isaacs (he/him)

Director, Government Relations
T.J. McHugh (he/him)

Communications Manager
Taylor Tilley (she/her)

Staff Accountant
Shawn Keylock (he/him)

Communications Assistant
Ruby Lewis (she/her)

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