Staff, Boards & Committees
Meet the dedicated individuals focused on fostering and promoting economic growth and vitality throughout Downtown Dearborn.
Management
Angela Fortino
City of Dearborn | Deputy Director of Economic Development
16901 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 | (313) 943-3987
East Dearborn DDA Board of Directors
Business leaders, residents and city staff lead in fostering and promoting economic growth and vitality for East Dearborn’s Downtown.
Chairperson- Zo Olabi
Zo’s Good Burger
Vice- Chairperson Zaineb A. Hussein
Chief of Staff, City of Dearborn
Secretary/Treasurer Carl Marusak
Owner, ACE Diamond Jewelers
Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud
City of Dearborn
Director Jay Kruz
Owner, Retro Image Antiques, Vintage & Props
Director Amanda Bright McClanahan
Chief Operating Officer, City of Dearborn
Director Zo Olabi
Owner, Zo’s Good Burger
Director Kamal Turfah
Owner, Dearborn Fresh Supermarket
Director Mohamed Bazzi
Habib’s Cuisine
West Dearborn DDA Board of Directors
Business leaders and residents foster and promote economic growth and vitality for Downtown Dearborn.
Chairperson Tahrik Alcodra
Property Owner
Vice-Chairperson Devon O’Reilly
City of Dearborn Resident
Secretary-Treasurer- Chris Small
Ford
Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud
City of Dearborn
Director Sam Abbas
Owner, Brome Modern Eatery/Great Commoner
Director Mohammed Hider
Owner, Famous Hamburger
Director Thomas Clark
Founder, Village Picture Framing & Art Gallery
Director Mohammed “Karl” Makky
Owner, Unburger / Egg Bar
Director Zaineb A. Hussein
Chief of Staff, City of Dearborn
Director Amanda Bright McClanahan
Chief Operating Officer, City of Dearborn
How to get involved
To participate as a board member, you will also need to be either a business, property owner, or a resident in one of the DDDA districts. Inquire with the DDDA office for details. Note that appointments are made by the Mayor of the City of Dearborn.
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