DIA Staff

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance consists of many hard workers. There are three full-time employees, 3 part-time employees, seasonal Hospitality Ambassadors, and many interns and volunteers that help to fulfill the needs of Downtown Ithaca.

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Gary Ferguson, Executive Director

Gary has been Director of the DIA since 1999. He has previous experience with the Cities of Lewiston, ME; Dayton, OH; and Grand Junction, CO. His specialties are in business attraction and retention, urban design, public policy and strategic planning.  

607-277-8679 gary@downtownithaca.com

Vicki Taylor, Associate Director

Vicki Taylor is the Associate Director for the Downtown Ithaca Alliance. She oversees and manages the Marketing and Events Department for the organization, and assists with administration and business development.

607-277-8679 vickit@downtownithaca.com

Kristin Lewis, Operations Director

Kris Lewis, the former proprietor of Morris' Men's Wear, is the DIA's Operations Director.  She oversees downtown operations concerning ambassadors, maintenance on the commons, and beautification, as well as government relations and business retention.

607-277-8679 kris@downtownithaca.com

Patty Clark, Events Manager

Patty joins the DIA staff as the new Events Manager. Patty will be overseeing the DIA's events including Chili Cook-off, Apple Harvest Festival, the Summer Concert Series, and more. Patty has worked for the Ithaca Festival, AIDS Ride for Life, Clearwater Festival, Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, and many other events.

607-277-8679 patty@downtownithaca.com

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Shannon Williamson, Communications & Design Manager

Shannon brings to the DIA her experience in marketing, graphic design, photography and publishing. She designs all of our print materials and has created a look for Downtown Ithaca that can be seen in all of our communications. 

607-277-8679 shannon@downtownithaca.com

Evan D. Williams, Office Manager

Evan D. Williams is the day-to-day point person for the DIA and contributes to a variety of research projects relating to the betterment of the community. An Ithaca native, he is a graduate of Ithaca College and New York University and has worked and volunteered at a number of downtown organizations.

607-277-8679 info@downtownithaca.com

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