LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2026) – The Downtown Vegas Alliance (DVA), a member-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that connects its members and downtown stakeholders to influence growth in the heart of Las Vegas, is pleased to announce the organization’s 2026-2027 board of directors featuring three newly elected members and one new appointment.
New board members include Shahn Douglas, real estate agent; Kitty Heck, owner of Hot Noods Noodle Bar; and Gavin Korte, who works in business development at The Korte Company. All three will serve as members at large beginning July 1, the start of the new term. In addition, Cliff Atkinson, CEO of The Fremont Street Experience, was appointed earlier this year, filling the member-at-large position previously held by the former CEO.
The organization’s officers, who are in the middle of their term, will continue to serve in their respective roles. Joe Woody, licensed partner and chief financial officer of the El Cortez Hotel and Casino, is board chair and Corey Fagan, executive director of the First Friday Foundation, serves as vice chair. Rob Bulmer, senior vice president of commercial banking for Western Alliance Bank, continues as treasurer and Lisa Robinson, senior account executive at The Warren Group, is secretary.
Other returning board members are:
Communications chair – Dulcinea Rongavilla, vice president at Cragin & Pike
Engagement Committee Chair – Marsha MacEachern Tempesta, director of earned media at BTV Marketing Group
Membership Committee Chair – Andres Dominguez, owner, Speakeasy Barbershop
Member-at-Large – B.C. LeDoux, managing partner and chief creative officer at Noble Studios
Member-at-Large – Bill Paredes, senior managing director of commercial banking at Western Alliance Bank
Member-at-Large – Patrick Reilly, shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and immediate past chair of the DVA board
Member-at-Large – Jonathan Ullman, president and CEO of The Mob Museum and past chair of the DVA board
Steering Committee – Jeff Victor, vice president of operations for Circa Resort & Casino, TheD Casino & Hotel, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
“As a dedicated, long-time member and advocate of the Downtown Vegas Alliance and its mission to foster a thriving, vibrant downtown, I am honored to serve as board chair,” said Woody. “Downtown Las Vegas continues to build on its momentum as a dynamic destination for business, culture and community. I look forward to working alongside our talented board members as we advance initiatives that strengthen economic vitality and enhance the experience of everyone who works, lives and visits downtown.”
The board of directors is responsible for guiding the mission of the Downtown Vegas Alliance and ensuring that programs and events deliver value to its members and downtown Las Vegas stakeholders while positively impacting the business community.
“Serving in this role provides a unique opportunity to champion the people, places and organizations that contribute to downtown Las Vegas’ continued evolution,” added Fagan. “Through collaboration, advocacy and shared purpose, we can help shape a stronger future for our city while creating opportunities that benefit residents, entrepreneurs and visitors alike.”
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About Downtown Vegas Alliance
The Downtown Vegas Alliance (DVA) is a member-driven 501(c)6 nonprofit organization that connects its members and downtown stakeholders to influence growth in the heart of Las Vegas through thought leadership and collaboration. Founded in 2008 by a group of leading business and property owners and the city of Las Vegas, the DVA continues to evolve and advocate for the downtown community. The organization serves as the leading voice of downtown Las Vegas and an indispensable partner for its business community by creating and executing strategic initiatives that bring value to its members and our city. Membership is open to property owners, businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and public agencies that are active in downtown, along with stakeholders from across the region who demonstrate a commitment to improving downtown Las Vegas’ economic vitality and vibrancy. Visit our website at dva.vegas for more information.
