Downtown Tucson Partnership Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes Seven New Directors

**Back row, left to right:** Jacquelyne Vega, City of Tucson, City Manager Representative; Rebecca Hanley, Hotel Congress; Rob Elias, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Nick Wayne Eggman, Highwire/Gibsons; Khris Dodge, Tucson Jazz Festival; Brock Lynch, Lucky Penny; Joseph Rottman, Caterpillar Inc.; Julie Katsel, University of Arizona; Julie Ramseth, Bourn Companies, LLC; Cameron Taylor, Imago Dei Middle School.
Front row, left to right: Michael Crawford, Crawford Law PLLC; Montserrat Caballero, Pima County; Monica Perez, Pima County Administrator Representative; Courtney Fenton, Reilly/BATA; Megan Finck, Startup Tucson; Heather Wuelpern, Gordley Group; Craig Barkdull, Tucson Convention Center; Crystal Moore, CEO and President of Downtown Tucson Partnership; Helen Gomez, Non Profits; Hilary Van Alsburg, Children’s Museum Tucson; Felipe Garcia, Visit Tucson.

TUCSON, Ariz. [September 22, 2026] — The Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors leadership slate and welcome seven new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. These community leaders bring diverse professional experience, industry expertise, and a shared commitment to supporting a vibrant, welcoming, and economically thriving Downtown Tucson.

DTP’s Board of Directors plays an important role in guiding the organization’s mission to enhance downtown through collaboration, advocacy, and services that support a clean, safe, and engaging environment for businesses, residents, employees, and visitors.

“Our board represents the many voices that make downtown successful, from property owners and businesses to cultural organizations, entrepreneurs, and community partners,” said Crystal Moore, President & CEO of Downtown Tucson Partnership. “We are excited to welcome these new directors and grateful for their willingness to serve. Each brings valuable experience, relationships, and perspective that will strengthen our collective work as we continue building partnerships and advancing opportunities for Downtown Tucson.”

2026 Board of Directors Officer Slate

The 2026 Board of Directors officer slate includes:

Chair: Hilary Van Alsburg (Children’s Museum Tucson/Oro Valley)
Vice Chair: Cameron Taylor (Imago Dei Middle School)
Treasurer: John O’Dowd (Amado and Associates, CPA’s)
Secretary: Helen Gomez (Non-Profit Consultant)

“We are grateful for the continued leadership and commitment of our officers and board members,” said Moore. “Strong governance and engaged leadership are essential as we work together to address opportunities, respond to challenges, and create a downtown that serves our entire community.”

New Board Members

Khris Dodge
Tucson Jazz Festival | Ex Officio Director
Khris Dodge joins the board as an ex officio director representing the Tucson Jazz Festival. He brings expertise in arts, culture and community events that contribute to Downtown Tucson’s vibrancy and identity as a regional destination.

Nick Wayne Eggman
At Large Director | HighWire / The Grand / Gibson Food Hall & Market
Nick Wayne Eggman brings a proven track record of entrepreneurship and a strong commitment to Downtown Tucson. As a longtime downtown business owner, he brings valuable perspective on investing in businesses, spaces and people to help create a thriving city center.

Courtney Fenton
At Large Director | Reilly / BATA
Courtney Fenton brings experience in downtown hospitality, entertainment and business operations, providing an important perspective on the continued growth and activation of Downtown Tucson.

“As a born and raised Tucsonan, I am passionate about and committed to helping foster a thriving Downtown. I am thrilled to be part of the Downtown Tucson Partnership Board.”

Megan Finck
At Large Director | Startup Tucson & TENWEST
Megan Finck brings experience in entrepreneurship, programming, event strategy and ecosystem building through her work with Startup Tucson and TENWEST. As someone who both lives and works downtown, she brings firsthand perspective on how partnerships, programming and creative activation can strengthen community and economic vitality.

Brock Lynch
At Large Director | Lucky Penny BBQ
Brock Lynch joins the board representing Tucson’s locally owned hospitality community. He brings valuable insight into the role restaurants, entrepreneurs and small businesses play in creating an active, welcoming and economically vibrant downtown.

“The strength of Downtown Tucson comes from the collaboration of many dedicated partners,” said Hilary Van Alsburg, Board Chair of Downtown Tucson Partnership. “This group represents a broad cross-section of leaders who care deeply about downtown and are committed to working together to support its continued success.”

The Downtown Tucson Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting a vibrant downtown through enhanced services, economic development initiatives, marketing, placemaking, advocacy, and partnerships that contribute to a welcoming experience for everyone.

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About Downtown Tucson Partnership

Founded in 1998, the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) is a nonprofit organization that manages and markets the Downtown Tucson Business Improvement District, supporting the property owners, businesses, and residents who make up downtown. The district spans 54 blocks in downtown Tucson’s heart, centered on Congress and Stone Avenues. Funded primarily through a stakeholder-approved property assessment, DTP provides enhanced safety, cleaning, marketing, economic development, and placemaking services designed to strengthen downtown’s role as Southern Arizona’s civic and economic center. Learn more at downtowntucson.org and follow DTP on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.