DLBA Departments
Leadership & Administration
Austin Metoyer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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James Ahumada
Sr. Vice President & Deputy CEO
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Jeremy Ancalade
Vice President of Administration & Finance
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Koda Strider
Administrative Assistant
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Communications & Marketing
Managing a wide range of marketing, communications and promotional activities, the DLBA’s Communications & Marketing Department raises awareness, drives consumer spending, and enhances the overall image of Downtown Long Beach.
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Economic Development and Research
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Stephanie El Tawil
Economic Development & Policy Manager
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Ariel Meza
Business Navigator
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Community Outreach & Events
Plans signature DLBA events such as Taste of Downtown, DTLB Art Walk, New Year’s Eve fireworks and more! The department also represents DLBA services to various neighborhood groups and associations, working each day to keep Downtown connected.
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Justine Nevarez
Community Outreach & Events Manager
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Public Realm
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Stephanie Gonzalez
Placemaking Manager
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Operations – Clean & Safe and Community Outreach
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