Downtown Memphis Commission Staff

The staff of the Downtown Memphis Commission works to implement goals, objectives and tactics to make Downtown Memphis a great place to live, work, learn, play and invest. The DMC is comprised of four departments - executive, marketing, operations and development - that report to the Downtown Memphis Commission Board of Directors.

Executive
The Executive department oversees all functions of the Downtown Memphis Commission.
Paul Morris, President
 901.575.0543
morris@downtownmemphis.com
Christine Taylor, Office Manager / Executive Assistant 901.575.0540
taylor@downtownmemphis.com


Downtown Planning & Development
The Planning & Development Department plans and facilitates the redevelopment & economic growth of Downtown Memphis. This department conducts neighborhood revitalization planning and administers financial incentives to improve our built environment, actively recruits new businesses, facilitates development, provides design review, and supports development projects though site identification and land acquisition.
Andy Kitsinger, Sr Vice President of Planning & Development 901.575.0592
kitsinger@downtownmemphis.com
Jaske Goff, Director of Development & Diversity Outreach 901.575.0582
goff@downtownmemphis.com
Lorie Chapman, Urban Planner 901.575.0584
chapman@downtownmemphis.com
Brett Roler, Development Project Manager 901.575.0574
roler@downtownmemphis.com


Downtown Marketing and Events
The Marketing Department is responsible for promoting downtown, bringing vibrancy to downtown with events and animation, and assisting with recruitment and retention of Downtown businesses. Functions include market research, advertising, public relations, special events, and production of internal and external communication materials. The department also includes the information services division, including networking and Internet services and in-house software applications.
Leslie Gower, Vice President of Marketing, Communications 901.575.0561
gower@downtownmemphis.com
Dawn Vinson, Director of Marketing and Special Events 901.575.0555
vinson@downtownmemphis.com
Lisa Brumleve, Manager, Business Recruitment & Retention 901.575.0552
brumleve@downtownmemphis.com


Downtown Operations
The Operations Department is responsible for making Downtown Memphis a more pleasant place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the cleanliness, attractiveness, friendliness, and sense of security. It includes the Blue Suede Brigade (our on-the-street ambassadors of good will), administers the Clean and Safe Program, manages the Main Street Mall (include vendor permits) and DMC/CCDC-owned property, coordinates certain Downtown public improvements, and maintains operation of the Downtown Parking Authority (DPA), among other things.
Jerome Rubin, Vice President of Operations 901.575.0581
rubin@downtownmemphis.com
Gaston Davis, Manager of Brigadiers, Environment & Parking 901.575.0566
gaston@downtownmemphis.com
Debra Streeter, Manager of Public Safety 901.575.0562
streeter@downtownmemphis.com
Blue Suede Brigade  
     Fannie Garner, Field Supervisor
     Shatise Barber
     DePree Chatman
     Patsy Daniels
     Hugh Grogan
     Sally Hayes
     Carl Hibler
     Charles Jackson
     Terry Johnson
     Verita Moses
     Crawford Patton
     Johnnie Willis		  


Finance and Administration
The Finance and Administrative Department is responsible for general administration of financial policies and budgets. It works in conjunction with the City of Memphis and the Shelby County Assessor to administer the CBID assessment. The department also handles administration of the DMC offices and personnel management.
Jim Street, Chief Financial Officer 901.575.0550
street@downtownmemphis.com
Margaret Oliver, Receptionist 901.575.0540
oliver@downtownmemphis.com