There will be some new faces on the Clayton Downtown Development Association board beginning January 1, 2009. The Town Council appointed three new members at their December 1 meeting to fill two outgoing members’ seats and one vacant position.
Michael Sims is a retired Marine who now works with Pepsi as a Key Account Manager. He has lived in Clayton 8 years and was a force in starting the 2nd Street Center/Kids Café Program. He is also a member of the Clayton Rotary Club. He brings marketing and business experience to the board.
Boo Carver works for First Citizens Bank and has served on a downtown board in another town several years ago. She has lived in Clayton 4 years. Boo also serves on the Johnston County Arts Council and belongs to the Woman’s Club of Clayton. She will bring a fresh perspective to the DDA.
Richard Rairigh is the Senior Program Manager for Be Active North Carolina, Inc. He and his family have lived in Clayton 5 years and brings a strong background in planning and assessment to the board.
The DDA elected Ed Knight to serve as Chairman and re-elected Jeme Avent, VP-Design; Leslie Hubbard, VP-Economic Restructuring; Betsy Grannis, VP-Organization and Lyn Austin, VP-Promotion. Beth Williams will remain Secretary until the January meeting when a new Secretary will be selected. Michael Houser and Elton Pittman continue their terms.
The DDA meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at The Clayton Center in Room GS223. DDA meetings are open to the public.
For more information about the Downtown Development Association, visit the Town of Clayton website at www.townofclaytonnc.org and click on Downtown under Business.
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