Chair, John McCarthy

John McCarthy was first elected to the DDC Board of Management in 2005. John took over the position of Chair in June 2009.

McCarthy is the owner of Benjamin's Menwear in the Bowring Building.

Vice Chair, Susan LeDrew

Susan joined the DDC in January 2007 and was appointed to Vice Chair in June 2009. Susan is a partner in the law firm Smyth Woodland Del Rizzo & LeDrew.

Treasurer, Charles Cook

Charles Cook is the longest standing Board Director with the Commission. Charles joined the Downtown Development Corporation in 1984 and was part of the founding members of the current Downtown Development Commission (DDC) in 1989.

Charles has served as Treasurer of the DDC for the last eleven years and has also served as Chairman of the Board and Vice Chair. He sits on the Executive Committee as well as the Special Events – Christmas Parade Committee.

Charles is the Executive Vice President of Sonco – owners of the A.P. Parking Garage at 1 Baird’s Cove. He is a long-time serving member of the St. John’s business community through organizations such as St. John’s Rotary. He is also a member of the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee and sits on the local and national golf boards.