Key Contributors

The People

Executive Leadership

When the River Myrtle-Old Boise URD was established in 1996 the agency’s executive director was Richard Greenfield, who served until June of 1999. His replacement, Phil Kushlan, held the position from July 1999 through June of 2011. Anthony Lyons executive director from December of 2011 through January of 2013. John Brunelle was selected to the position of executive director in June of 2013 and led CCDC through the final 12 years of the RMOB, including its sunset in September of 2025.

Richard “Rick” Greenfield
CCDC Executive Director
January 1, 1988 to June 30, 1999

Phil Kushlan
CCDC Executive Director
July 1, 1999 to July 6, 2011

Anthony Lyons
CCDC Executive Director
December 5, 2011 to February 5, 2013

John Brunelle
CCDC Executive Director
June 17, 2013 to October 2, 2026

CCDC Employee Team

RMOB was the second urban renewal district established in the city of Boise and had a term of 30 years. The Sunset Celebration for the RMOB District was held on Wednesday, September 30, 2025. Agency employees took a walk on the new Grove Street Pathway, strolled along the renewed Grove Street Old Boise Blocks, checked out brand new Kaixo Corner, enjoyed happy hour at Leku Ona followed by dinner at Tavalata. The CCDC team at the time of the RMOB sunset included:

  • Aaron Nelson
  • Alexandra Monjar
  • Amy Fimbel
  • Corrie Brending
  • Doug Woodruff
  • Holli Klitsch
    • Jenn Jackson
    • Joey Chen
    • John Brunelle
    • Kassi Brown
    • Kathy Wanner
    • Lana Graybeal
    • Marie Shlake
    • Mary Watson
    • Megan Pape
    • Ryan Strong
    • Sandy Lawrence
    • Toby Norton
    • Zach Piepmeyer
      Ryan Armbruster – Elam Burke
    • Meghan Conrad – Elam Burke
    • Jeff Wolfe – The Car Park (ParkBOI)
    • Erik Selakof – The Car Park (ParkBOI)

    Appointed Commissioners

    The people appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners over those three decades were selected by three different Mayors: Brent Coles; Dave Bieter; and Lauren McLean.

    The roster of commissioners who served during the RMOB period includes:

    • Richard T Clemens
    • Michael F Reuling
    • James Parkinson
    • Jerome Mapp
    • Paula Forney
    • Philip Reberger
    • Dean Sorensen
    • Kevin McKee
    • Kay Pearson
    • Dale Krick
    • Cheryl Larabee
    • John May
    • Chuck Hedemark
    • David Eberle
    • Andy Simonds
    • Alan Shealy
    • Lauren McLean
    • Stacy Pearson
    • Pat Shalz
    • John Hale
    • Scott Ludwig
    • Dana Zuckerman
    • Ryan Woodings
    • David Bieter
    • Ben Quintana
    • Maryanne Jordan
    • Gordon Jones
    • Kate Nelson
    • Holli Woodings
    • Latonia Haney Keith
    • Danielle Hurd
    • John Stevens
    • Ryan Erstad
    • Alexis Townsend
    • Rob Perez
    • Todd Cooper
    • Drew Alexander
    • Meredith Stead
    • Jimmy Hallyburton