Dani and her husband Todd Niehus moved from Portland to McMinnville in 1991. They have four adult children, all of whom attended McMinnville High School and are living in Oregon, Washington, and Texas. Dani began her career in hospitality nearly 27 years ago, working for Jule Gradek at Sir Hinkleman’s Funnyduffer Restaurant and Catering. After taking some time off to raise her family, and a brief stint with the McMinnville School District, Dani started working for McMenamins company in 1996. As Hotel Oregon's property manager for the past four years, Dani has worked hard to create a welcoming and fun environment for locals and visitors from all across the globe. In 2017 Dani joined the Visit McMinnville board of directors, and has enjoyed learning about tourism and its impact on economic development in McMinnville and the communities of Yamhill County. She is a vocal advocate for the growth of McMinnville’s downtown, and has worked to build strong relationships with local business owners and city officials. When Dani is not at work, she enjoys traveling anywhere warm, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Meg moved to McMinnville in 1987 when her family relocated from Michigan and has loved living here ever since. Meg has 2 amazing, adult children, and you have probably seen her husband, Norm, down at Joe Dancer with McMinnville Parks and Rec. Meg has been working for Troon Vineyard, a winery out of southern Oregon's Applegate Valley, for the past 9 year. She loves being part of the vibrant McMinnville Downtown and sharing these wines and our vision of regenerative agriculture with guests visiting the Willamette Valley. Meg is also on the programming committee with Women in Wine. In her downtime Meg enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys taking in live theatre and a baseball game.

Sandy and her husband moved their young family to Yamhill County in 1995. Volunteering in the Community became a way to meet people in their new surroundings. Over the years, Community Involvement has continued to be Sandy’s focus, bringing people together for the common good. Sandy returned to banking in 2006 after raising her family. She is currently the Branch Manager/Loan Officer at the McMinnville Home Office on Third Street, and is honored to be a part of the McMinnville Downtown Association. In their spare time, you will find the Schultz’s enjoying family, crabbing, and fishing at the Oregon Coast.

Kate is an attorney specializing in community building, business services, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. Coming from a family of serial entrepreneurs, she grew up helping run various family companies, and applies her experience in serving other business owners today. She wholeheartedly believes thriving natural environments and culture are fundamental for strong economic communities. She earned a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and moved to McMinnville to join Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks & Higgins, P.C. She loves McMinnville, and appreciates the opportunity to support local downtown businesses through the MDA.

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Nora Lamb moved to McMinnville in 2007. She instantly fell in love with its charming downtown. Now married with two beautiful children, there's nowhere else she'd choose to raise her family. With a decade of culinary entrepreneurship under her belt, Nora stands at the helm of Crescent Cafe, a cornerstone of downtown McMinnville's vibrant dining scene. Her journey in hospitality is underpinned by a robust foundation in social sciences, which informs her approach to business and community engagement. As an active member of our local community, she is dedicated to fostering connections through gastronomic experiences that celebrate our collective heritage and future. Nora's commitment to excellence and community service has not only flavored her career but also enriched the lives of those who walk through the doors of her cafe. Nora's adoration for McMinnville's charm makes serving on the MDA board an absolute honor.  

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