Visitors GuidePeter Belbin (of Peter Belbin’s Steakhouse and Fort William Catering) has been elected as the new chair of the DDC. The downtown restaurant owner, who has been serving on the DDC Board for the past three years, was elected to the top position at the Board’s first meeting of the year held on January 16.
Former Chairman, Bill Mahoney (owner of the Murray Premises and Regal Realty) stepped down after dedicating five years to the position. Mahoney, will be staying on with the DDC as Immediate Past Chair for the final year of his term. Rounding out the DDC Executive are Vice Chairman John McCarthy (Benjamin’s Men’s Wear) and Treasurer Charlie Cook (Atlantic Place Parking Garage).
The DDC welcomes new Board member Gail Tucker, Manager of Corporate Communications with Fortis Properties. Also returning to the DDC Board are Phonse Miller (Gallery Shoes), Ron Fougere (Ron Fougere and Associates), Neil Hardy (The Altus Group), Janet Kelly (Auntie Craes), Mike Howard (The Model Shop) Catherine Perry (Perry and Power), and Susan LeDrew (Smyth, Woodland, DelRizzo, LeDrew).
Leaving the Board after serving over a decade with the organization is Anita Carroll of Posie Row.
The DDC Board of Management is comprised of twelve volunteer members whose aim is to make Downtown a better place to live, work, shop, and visit while preserving the historical and cultural character of the area. The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month.
For more information please contact the DDC office at 579-4139 or email info@downtownstjohns.com.
