Who We Are

Our staff is dedicated to the Midtown community. If you see us on the street, say hello, or stop and chat! Or, reach us by email or phone anytime. Our constituents are essential partners in helping us provide a cleaner, greener district. We want to hear from you!

CURTIS RITZ
Vice President of Operations
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KIMBERLY CANALE
Chief of Staff
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ZACHARY BLANCHARD
Vice President of Economic Development
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RAYCO TURNER
Community Coordinator
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JOIN OUR TEAM

We are always looking for hard-working, friendly and dedicated employees. 

To see which positions we are currently hiring for, visit our jobs page or click the button below.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is composed of a variety of stakeholders from all four communities and organizations throughout the district. The Board sets policy and priorities, including our annual budget for the District. Their input and guidance, particularly around community needs and advocacy, is pivotal to Midtown’s success.


2024 BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board 
Nicholas Cohen 
Madison Park Improvement Association, Representative  

Vice Chairman of the Board 
Camille Kashaka
Charles North Community Association, At-large

Secretary
Lee Tawney
Bolton Hill Community Association, President 

Treasurer
Steve Johnson
Mount Vernon Belvedere Association, Representative 

Eric Costello, Baltimore City Council 
Kevin Daniels, Madison Park 
Oge Olkoli, Bolton Hill Community Association, Representative
Sam Wilson, Peabody / Hopkins 
Joelle Johnson, Madison Park Improvement Association, Representative 
David Lapides, Charles North Community Association, President 
Fritz Meyer, Bolton Hill Community Association, At-Large 
Carla Pullen, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Omar Hamza, Madison Park Improvement Association, President 
Jack Danna, Central Baltimore Partnership 
Alan Robinson, Representing Mayor’s Office 
Mary Ann Henderson, Mount Vernon-Belvedere Community Association, Representative
Colleen Stanley, Charles North Community Association. Representative
Chris Lamb, Beatty Development Group
Rekea Williams, No Boundaries Coalition
Kristin Speaker, Charles Street Development Corp.
Nicholas Roberts, Mount Vernon-Belvedere Community Association, At-Large
Mark Longhurst, University of Baltimore
Krista Green, Mount Vernon-Belvedere Community Association

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please reach out to your community association president or Midtown’s president, Eric Souza at (410) 528-1512 ext. 215.