DSA STAFF
Michael Huber, Executive Director
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209.888.8621
Michael has served as Executive Director of the Downtown Stockton Alliance for five years. Michael brings over 35 years of business, non-profit, and community development experience to the DSA, including strategic planning, new business development, marketing, finance, project management, and general management. Before coming to the DSA, Michael served as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County where he significantly expanded programs and funding that served low-income families realize home ownership. Before entering the nonprofit world, he served in many ownership, management, and strategy positions in the private medical sector, including ownership of Homecare Technologies a medical equipment company and in the position of the Marketing Director for Oncure Medical overseeing the marketing strategies for 17 radiation cancer treatment centers throughout California.
Charisse Lowry, Office Manager, CTA
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209.888.8625
Charisse has been with the Alliance since 1998 when she joined the Hospitality Team. She brought with her a vast experience in customer service and office administration. As a member of the Downtown Hospitality Team, she provided information and support to the area businesses and visitors and gained an in-depth knowledge of Downtown Stockton. Currently working as an Office Manager, Charisse is responsible for office management and administrative support in all five service areas within the Alliance.
Courtney Wood, Economic Development Director, DSELF Administrator, MBA, CTA
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209.888.8630
Courtney is a two-time University of the Pacific alumna with over ten years of customer service experience, a Master of Business Administration from the Eberhardt School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the College of the Pacific. She came on board at DSA as a Marketing & Events Intern in 2016 and then, as a Special Projects Assistant, she played a key role in the successful re-certification of the Downtown PBID. In her current role as Economic Development Director & DSELF Administrator, Courtney maintains property owner contact information databases; performs all grant writing and reporting functions; serves as secretary/admin for the Downtown Stockton Enterprise Loan Fund Program; oversees the marketing department; and collaborates with stakeholders and staff to implement a variety of economic development initiatives. Her goal is to coordinate with both existing and potential downtown property and business owners to foster a vibrant, supportive community and a flourishing, sustainable economy in downtown.
James Greer
Videographer / Digital Media Specialist
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James is a Navy Veteran and University of the Pacific alumnus with over ten years of film, television, podcast production, and digital creation, with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Pacific Media Arts and Production, including a minor in film studies. James also attended San Joaquin Delta College where he earned an Associate’s degree in Digital Media. Before coming to DSA, he served as a recording artist under Universal Records for over ten years, during which time he toured the world performing; he has also served the community’s relocation needs as a small business owner. In his new role, James will collaborate on projects and campaigns like Doorways to Downtown, Spirits of Downtown, Talk to Downtown, Snapshot Saturdays, Property Mondays, and more.
Johnny Palacios
Project Manager, CTA
[email protected] 209.888.8633
Johnny has worked in Downtown Stockton as a Hospitality Ambassador for the past 15 years. In his new role in the Project Management department Johnny will collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to administer, plan and manage projects and programs intended to catalyze development and investment in Downtown Stockton.
Andy Nguyen
Marketing Intern
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Andy is a four-time scholarship awardee from Sacramento State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. Finishing his Digital Marketing Fellowship Program, he consulted businesses with their marketing efforts and played a key role in managing their ad campaigns across various platforms. As a Marketing Intern for Downtown Stockton Alliance, Andy is helping to execute various projects such as continuing their Doorways to Downtown Documentary Series on YouTube and managing their social media platforms.