The Old Town Neighborhood is Portland’s original downtown.
The Old Town Community Association is a joint neighborhood and business association with a mission to enhance the wellbeing and improve opportunities for all of its residents and business and organizational members.
Old Town Community Association
Board of Directors
Jessie Burke | Chair
The Society Hotel
Mary-Rain O'Meara
Central City Concern
Jonathan Cohen | Treasurer
Equity Development Lab
Dan Lenzen
Dixie Tavern
Mitchell Menashe
Property Owner
Matt Roberts
Univ. of Oregon
Phil Lundberg
OCOM
Babs Jacobsen
Resident
Tom Clark
Property Owner
Jenni York
Resident
Scott Kerman | Vice President
Blanchet House
Old Town Community Association
OTCA Staff
Connie Wohn: Director of Operations
Lori Wiechec: Executive Assistant
Lori joins the team to support our Chair and Director of Operations. Lori will move across a number of areas, from Events to Grants, Social Media to Newsletters ensuring that the Old Town Community Association runs smoothly and continues the good work the OTCA is doing in the community.
Manages all current OTCA staff & potential vendors on day-to-day roles, including Events, Small Biz recruitment & Development/Comms Supports, and Marketing/Strategy/Mission. Supports community and local collaborations/partnerships and foster relationships to help elevate and bolster OTCA.
Ashley Butler: Business Navigator
Ashley heads up the Business Navigation Team, focused on helping small business owners find a space that will help them and their business grow and thrive in Old Town. The team offers a variety of services from, Business Planning, Applying for Grants, Negotiating leases or purchase and sale agreements for anyone looking to lease or buy a space in Old Town.
Joanna Harrison: Business Navigator
Joanna joins the team to assist Ashley with Business Navigation. An experienced Commercial Broker, Joanna will also focus on helping small business owners from marginalized communities acheive their goals of starting, growing or expanding their business.