Meet the board members of the DID



The DID is led by a five-member Board of Directors, comprised of downtown commercial property owners. Along with the Business District Manager and the City Commission, their mission is to improve the downtown core of the City of Sarasota.

‍If you are a downtown commercial property owner whose property is within the District and are interested in becoming a DID board member, you can
apply here.


Wayne Ruben, Chair
Wayne Ruben, Chair
Chris Voelker, Vice Chair
Chris Voelker, Vice Chair
Mark Kauffman, MD
Mark Kauffman, MD
Eileen Hampshire
Eileen Hampshire
Harmoni Krusing
Harmoni Krusing