Meet the Board

The Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation is guided by a dedicated board of community leaders, business professionals, and downtown advocates who share a commitment to strengthening the heart of Bakersfield. Together, our board brings diverse experience in business, development, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to support projects that encourage investment, activate spaces, and create a more vibrant, connected downtown.

Through thoughtful leadership and collaboration, the DBDC Board works to advance long-term initiatives that support economic vitality, placemaking, housing, and community-centered growth in Downtown Bakersfield.

Alan Alvarez

Chair, Pinnacle Land Co.

Cassie Bittle

Vice Chair, KC Steakhouse

Larissa Mitchell-Reed

Treasurer, In The Black Services

Vanessa Shaw

Executive Director, DBA

Cathy Butler

Secretary

Nico Garza

AES

Adam Stubbs

Legacy Land Surveying

Todd Wood

AES

Oscar Fuentes

Fuentes Engineering

Betsy Lopez

Kern Community College District

Office: 1675 Chester Ave Suite 110

Call 661-325-5892

Site: BakersfieldDBDC.com

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