The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors is appointed by Englewood City Council and representative of each of the three downtown subareas.

Blake Calvert, CORE Consultants

Blake Calvert is president and CEO of a professional services firm serving land development, energy and public development sectors from an office on South Broadway. The firm employs 71 people and has been in operation since 2014.

Hear from Blake

“I want to help guide the board and overall plan to improve the area. As a civil engineer, I have a background in public infrastructure, land use and redevelopment.”

George Gastis, Grow + Gather and The Feedery at Grow + Gather

George Gastis is the founder and owner of Grow + Gather and The Feedery at Grow + Gather, an urban farm, restaurant, market and coffee shop housed in a renovated historic auto shop. He is a serial entrepreneur and small business owner for nearly 20 years who currently operates four Englewood businesses.

“As a long-time business owner and area resident, I look forward to contributing to the planning, implementation and oversight of Downtown improvement projects and general economic growth for the City of Englewood.”

Brad Nixon, Nixon's Coffee House & Share Good Foods

Brad Nixon owns a CityCenter coffee house focused on building community by gathering people over coffee and food. The business also provides wholesale grab-and-go food items for the Denver area market.

“I was part of the DDA Steering Committee and would like to continue helping to fully establish the EDDA for the sake of Englewood businesses in the three affected areas. I think this is an important program for Englewood and would like to help shape it for the future.”

Diane Reinhard, Vice President Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Craig Hospital

A 30+ year employee of Craig Hospital, Diane Reinhard is integral to improving the quality of life for those who have experienced a spinal cord and/or brain injury. Craig Hospital has been a major Englewood employer since 1970 with over 1000 employees. Patients come from across the nation, bringing family and friends with them. They frequent the shops and restaurants in the Englewood area.

“As a member of the Wellness District and a large employer, I believe I could have a positive impact on the EDDA board.”

Othoniel Sierra, Mayor ProTem and City Councilmember

A member of the city council since 2018, Othoniel Sierra has served as Englewood’s mayor pro tem since 2019, and currently serves as Mayor . He is currently an account executive for Salesforce, a technology solution specializing in helping companies leverage workflows and internal systems.

Hugo Weinberger, Situs Real Estate

An Englewood resident and business owner for more than 20 years, Hugo Weinberger manages two office buildings with the help of 10 employees. Weinberger believes the City of Englewood has well-located, valuable real estate in the transit-oriented development location.

More from Hugo

“I think now is a critical time for Englewood and the EDDA. The current redevelopment of CityCenter can be a catalyst for change in the area. Whatever is done should be done in the context of a well-thought-out master plan that has benefit to all stakeholders, most importantly the city and residents of Englewood. Given our long-term ownership and vested interest in Englewood, I want to lend a hand and ideas where I can.”

Erika Zierke, Englewood Grand

Erika Zierke is the owner of Englewood Grand, a five-year-old neighborhood bar located on South Broadway. The establishment has four employees and serves a wide demographic range, from fellow service industry workers and teachers to medical professionals and bankers, college students to retirees, and everything in between. Englewood Grand prides itself on cultivating a comfortable, welcoming environment that helps everyone feel safe and at home.

Here's Erika’s vision

“As someone who owns a business, lives and is raising a family in Downtown Englewood, I have a deep love for this city and the growing potential of the area. In fact, this vision of a vibrant, walkable, fun, safe neighborhood is what drew us to purchasing a home in the area, then eventually opening our business here. I believe a vibrant downtown will help the whole city prosper by attracting and retaining businesses, residents and visitors, making it an even more desirable place to be in the metro area.”

Meeting Information

• Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

• Board meeting materials and minutes
• Information on meetings other than regular monthly Board meetings

• EDDA Board Resolutions

• Have a comment on a downtown district topic? You can submit it to the Board or register to speak at the Board Meeting at info@EnglewoodDowntown.com by noon the Monday before the meeting. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.