Departments

Austin Metoyer was appointed President and CEO effective September 7, 2022. He joined the Alliance in 2016, most recently serving as Economic Development & Policy Manager overseeing various initiatives and programs that shape public policy, planning, and economic development efforts to improve Downtown’s quality of life and economy. He spearheaded several organizational initiatives including the organization’s Roadmap to Recovery Strategic Plan, a Downtown retail and office recruitment strategy, and completion of the Property-Based Improvement District (PBID) renewal. Before joining the DTLB Alliance, Metoyer served under former Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa’s Office of Economic and Business Policy and the National Foreign Trade Council in Washington, D.C. During his stint there he also served as Senior Project Analyst for Brailsford & Dunlavey, a real estate development planning firm. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in International Business at Long Beach State University and a Master’s in Urban Planning from the University of Southern California.

Jeremy Ancalade has dedicated his career to the nonprofit sector, working with organizations devoted to service and community building. As Vice President of Finance and Administration, Jeremy oversees the Alliance’s internal business functions, staffing Executive, Governance, Finance and Audit Committees, leading administration, human resources, and finance. In the community, Jeremy serves as Board President for Shanti Orange County, Board Treasurer for ONE Institute, and volunteers with the American Legion’s California Boys and Girls State program. Prior to joining the Alliance , Jeremy served as Laguna Playhouse’s Chief Financial Officer where he navigated the historic, century-old Equity theatre through the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. Jeremy has also served as Project Angel Food’s Finance Director; General Manager of the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles; and Vice President of Operations for The Trevor Project, where he led national suicide prevention operations and advocated for change during one of the most dynamic times for LGBTQ people in American history. Jeremy holds MBA and MFA degrees from California State University Long Beach, and a BA degree from Loyola University New Orleans. He is a proud Trekkie, ice cream lover, and enjoys really bad reality TV.

Peter Anagnos is the Assistant Operations Manager for Block By Block. He oversees the night operations for the Clean & Safe team so it runs smoothly. His main objective is to keep the Downtown Long Beach area safe and clean for the business owners, residents as well as the tourists. While providing helpful direction for the street residents. His background in Operations is extensive, over 20 years in commercial and property management. He has a keen eye for detail. He has an extensive background in Mixed Martial Arts which contributes to his work ethic and helps him get the job done.