Hollister Downtown Association Committees

The Hollister Downtown Association is made up of four sub-committees that work diligently to pursue the goals and mission of the Association as well as ensure that the Association runs smoothly.

Members of each committee are concerned, involved business people just like you!  Contact Executive Director, Brenda Weatherly, if you are interested in participating on any one of these committees!  We'd love to have your input!

Organization Committee

The Organization Committee meets the second Friday of each month and is responsible for managing the financial and logistical aspects of the association.  Their scope of work includes fund, volunteer, and membership development.

Chair - Margaret (Peggy) Thorning, Attorney at Law

Current committee members: Jeri Hernandez (Serene Home), Sue Rocha (Wells Fargo Mortgage), Julie Rossi (Bishop Lusink Insurance), Kathleen Sheridan (Sally Street Studios), Millard Strohn (Intero Real Estate Services),  Eric Swan (Swan Productions), Juli Vieira (Caifornial Mutual Insurance), Brenda Weatherly (HDA)

Promotion Committee

Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, the Promotion Committee creates a positive image of our Historic Downtown to attract customers and rekindle community pride.  The committee works diligently to create interesting events in our downtown to continue to attract visitors.  This committee also has several sub-committees that are responsible for organizing the various downtown events such as the Street Festival, Lights On, etc.

Chair - Liz Smith (K&S Properties)

Current committee members: Denise Cauthen-Wright (HDA), Geri Johnson (City of Hollister), Jacque Peters (Jacque Peters Copywriting), Barbara Scott, Sharlene Van Rooy (HDA), Brenda Weatherly (HDA), Deborah Wood (Drapoel/Teezerz)

Design Committee

Meeting on the second Thursday of each month, the Design Committee enhances the visual qualities of our Historic Downtown by directing their efforts towards physical elements such as landscaping, storefronts, painting, displays, planters, etc.  These volunteers create color schemes for buildings, landscape plans for parking lots, and building maintenance guides.  They also work with historical preservation issues and help educate property owners.

Chair - Joy Rice (HOPE Services)

Current committee members:  Jason Guerra (Symmetry Design & Build), Anne Hall (San Benito Engineering & Surveying), David Huboi (Huboi Architectural Services), Gordon Machado (Rustic Turtle Embroidery Works), Abraham Prado (City Planning), Sharlene Van Rooy (HDA), Brenda Weatherly (HDA)

Economic Restructuring Committee

Meeting on the second Friday of each month, the Economic Restructuring Committee strengthens the business district's economic assets by conducting surveys and gathering data to recruit new and existing businesses to our downtown. The committee is involved with recruiting new businesses and converting unused spaces into housing, offices, entertainment, and cultural facilities. This committee works to sharpen the competitiveness of local businesses by creating seminars and hosting speakers and workshops.

Chair - Bonnie Flores-Voropaeff (DL&G Printing)

Current committee members: Marilyn Ferreira (Intero Real Estate Services), Rich Inman (SBC CAO), Gordon Machado (Rustic Turtle Embroidery Works), Nancy Martin (EDC of San Benito County), Jerry Muenzer (Muenzer's Cyclery & Sports Center), Jeff Pyle (City of Hollister Economic Development Manager), Lisa Rheinheimer (SBC COG), Judy Rodriguez (Gavilan College), Brenda Weatherly (HDA), Kristina Wyatt (Meridian Pacific)