DDA Leadership

The initial Board consists of nine (9) appointed members and one (1) City Council representative. Members serve staggered terms until their term ends. Members may be reappointed to serve a new four year term. A member representing the Littleton City Council shall serve at the pleasure of the Littleton City Council, and shall be a non-voting Member of the Board except to cast a vote in the event of a tie vote.

Each LDDA Board Member, except the representative from the Littleton City Council, shall be appointed in accordance with eligibility requirements and the Chair and the Members of the LDDA Board shall manage the affairs of the Authority.  The LDDA Board may recommend a prospective LDDA Board Member(s) to the City Council.  The Littleton City Council is not obligated to appoint LDDA Board Members nominated by the Authority and may appoint LDDA Board Members of their own selection.

2026/2027 Board of directors

Rob Stieg, Chair
Term Expiration 2027
NexCore Group
Downtown Core & Gateway

Krista Falkenstine, Vice Chair
Term Expiration 2030
Alley Arts Studio
North Gateway

Bryan Morrow, Treasurer
Term Expiration 2028
EchoStar Corporation
Riverside

Catharina Hughey, Secretary
Term Expiration 2028
DIRT Coffee
Downtown Core & Gateway

Ruth Graham
Term Expiration 2030
Graham Properties
Downtown Core & Gateway

Cheryl Calhoun
Term Expiration 2030
Arapahoe Community College
South Gateway

John Matthews
Term Expiration 2027
M-A Architects PC
Downtown Core & Gateway

Tom Barenberg
Term Expiration 2029
Platte River Bar and Grill
Riverside

Eric Hyatt
Term Expiration 2029
Grande Station
Downtown Core & Gateway

Merrill Stillwell
Council Member, District 1
City Council
*non-voting member, tie-breaker

Littleton DDA Staff

Jenny Starkey
Executive Director

Danni Westblade
Administration & Outreach

Sarah Neumann
Marketing Coordinator

Downtown Littleton

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