The DDA is governed by a 12-member Board appointed by the Mayor with concurrence by the City Commission.

The meetings take place at the Governmental Center, 400 Boardman, Traverse City, MI 49684. Click here for the meeting schedule.

Gabe Schneider (2026), Chair
gabe@northernstrategies360.com
(
517) 449-6453 (bus)

Scott Hardy (2024), Vice-Chair
shardy0925@gmail.com
(231) 492-5898 (bus)

Jeff Joubran (2026), Treasurer
jeffjoubran@gmail.com
(231) 922-1600 (bus)

Amy Shamroe (Mayor)
ashamroe@traversecitymi.gov
(231) 715-7777

Pete Kirkwood (2027)
pete@traversecityworkshop.com
(231) 421-8977 (bus)

Michael Brodsky (2024)
michaelbrodsky1@gmail.com
(248) 882-4464

Hillary Ascroft (2026)
hillaryascroft@gmail.com
(517) 281-5067

Todd McMillen (2025) 
iframe1@aol.com
(231) 947-8908

Katy Bertodatto (2026)
katy@goldenswanmgt.com
(231) 342-0456

Ed Slosky (2027)
ejslosky@gmail.com
(602) 614-4815

Emilia Curet (Student Liaison)
emiliacuret@gmail.com

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