ERIE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP - Key Persons
Christine previously worked at Cathedral Prep and Mother Teresa Academy as VP of Development and External Relations and AVP of Advancement, Stewardship and Major Gifts. Christine also worked for the Erie Art Museum as the director of development. Christine brings her magnetic personality, 19 years of development experience, and strong community relationships to this role. Christine is a Gannon graduate and has a B.A. in Communication Arts.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice President - Executive Director, Erie Parking Authority
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Managing Member, Altair Real Estate Services
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- Events and Marketing Manager
A recent transplant to Erie, Dave's diverse background in community development includes experience as a community organizer, rental property manager, concert promoter, and muralist. He graduated from Youngstown State University in 2016 with a BS in Marketing and a BFA in Graphic Design. Dave is an avid cyclist, musician, and photographer.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Owner, Isaac Baker Menswear
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary - President, Gannon University ( Erika Ramalho, Representative )
Emily has 20 years of community and economic development experience and works across the community to marry opportunity with resources writing grants that have contributed $1.6 million toward downtown revitalization in Erie. She has led downtown public art projects that included collaborations with refugees, English as a Second Language students, minority artists, and educators. She represents the region as a board member of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Ex - Officio Chairman of the Board - Retired, Urban Engineers
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- VP of Operations, UPMC Hamot Health Foundation
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- Operations Manager, StreetPlus
John Yost has been with the Partnership since 2018, working as the Maintenance Supervisor before transitioning to management of the StreetPlus Safety + Hospitality Ambassador Team.
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- Assistant
- Operations Manager
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Mayor, City
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Treasurer - President, Rick Griffith Properties
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Community Leader, Radius CoWork
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Executive Director, Nurturing Hearts ( Constance Ratcliff, Representative )
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Board - VP, Corporate Services Division, Erie Insurance