Meet the Board
The DAO board is a 15 member body that works to keep Downtown clean and safe while serving as a partner for the City of Santa Rosa on all issues and opportunities impacting Downtown. Through partnerships, beautification and marketing, the DAO helps to create identity and community for Downtown Santa Rosa as the heart of the City.
The DAO Board opens seats every fall. Property and business representatives as well as residents of the Downtown are encouraged to apply.
Chair
Pauline Block
Cornerstone / coLAB
Vice Chair
Chris Denny
The Engine is Red
Treasurer
Amanda Kurt
BakerTilly
Board Member
Argo Thompson
The California Theatre
Board Member
Britt Cooper
Exchange Bank
Board Member
Caitlin Kurasek
La Rosa Tequileria & Grille
Board Member
Danielle Nelson
Simon Properties / Santa Rosa Plaza
Board Member
Don Tomasi
TLCD Architecture
Board Member
Hali Lenox
Sonoma County Shade Company
Board Member
Ken Lafranchi
Lafranchi Architecture & Development
Board Member
Leeanna Ausiello-Kane
Ausiello's 5th Street Bar & Grill / AGA Acquisitions
Board Member
Nicole Gaddis
California Luggage
Board Member
Zach Berkowitz
5th & Mendocino Partners
Staff
Cadance Hinkle Allinson
Executive Director, Downtown Action Organization