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.
Khalil Dabaja, Chair
Partner, Commonwealth Group
Matthew Dietz, Vice Chair
Manager, Blick Art Materials
Hamzah Nasser, Secretary-Treasurer
Owner, Haraz Coffee
Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud
City of Dearborn
Director Zaineb A. Hussein
Chief of Staff, City of Dearborn
Director Amanda Bright McClanahan
Chief Operating Officer, City of Dearborn
Director Zo Olabi
Owner, Zo’s Good Burger
Director Jay Kruz
Owner, Retro Image Antiques, Vintage & Props
Director Kamal Turfah
Owner, Dearborn Fresh Supermarket
West Dearborn DDA Board of Directors
Business leaders and residents foster and promote economic growth and vitality for Downtown Dearborn.
Tahrik Alcodray, Chair
Partner
Devon O’Reilly, Vice Chair
City of Dearborn Resident
Jackie Lovejoy, Secretary-Treasurer
President, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud
City of Dearborn
Director Zaineb A. Hussein
Chief of Staff, City of Dearborn
Director Amanda Bright McClanahan
Chief Operating Officer, City of Dearborn
Director Thomas Clark
Founder, Village Picture Framing & Art Gallery
Director Sam Abbas
Owner, Brome Modern Eatery/Great Commoner
Director Audrey Ralko
Resident
Director Mohammed Hider
Owner, Famous Hamburger
Director Christopher Small
Design Manager, Ford Land Global Campus Master Planning
Committees
Business leaders and residents foster and promote economic growth and vitality for Downtown Dearborn.
How to get involved
To join a committee, you must simply be interested in growing Downtown Dearborn.
Volunteer Information
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.
Board Member Information
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