Board of Directors

The Downtown Hampton Development Partnership (DHDP) was established in 1996 to manage the Business Improvement District (BID). The BID encompasses more than 350 businesses and property owners. The DHDP is committed to enhancing the physical beauty, commercial vitality and distinguished character of Downtown Hampton. Through innovative arts initiatives, special events and cooperative marketing programs, the Partnership plays a vital role in the viability of Downtown Hampton.

Downtown Hampton Development Partnership Board of Directors

Slate of Officers

Perry Pilgrim, President
Dr. Bennie McMorris, Vice-President
Sue Phillips, Treasurer
Joanie Edwards, Secretary
Dr. Kevin Steele, Immediate Past-President

Committee Chairs

Economic Development Committee
Rick Bagley and John Ishon

Marketing Committee
Mike Long and Pat Uribes

Public Space Improvements Committee
Donna Raoust and Regina Mays

Waterfront Committee
Jack Pope


Directors with Terms Expiring October 31, 2008

John Ishon
Hampton Stationery

Michael Long
Property Owner

Sue Phillips
Carpet Mill Outlet

Jack Pope
Resident

Dr. Kevin Steele
Salter Creek Medical Group

John Wilt
Camera City


Directors with Terms Expiring October 31, 2009

Rick Bagley
Wachovia Securities

Joyce Blair
Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast

Carlyle Bland
Marker 20

Todd Bridgford
Virginia Air & Space Center

Joanie Edwards
Harrison & Lear

Elise Fee
Elise Fee, Certified Hypnotherapist

Chris Gethers
Zel Technologies

Haywood Holder
Queen Street Baptist Church

Steve Hussell
Old Point National Bank

Gay LaRue
WestEnd News

Regina Mays
Shabby Chic

Dr. Bennie McMorris
Hampton University

Perry Pilgrim
Abbitt Realty

Donna Raoust
Raoust+Partners

Pat Uribes
LMCI, Inc.

Cherly Ziff
TowneBank

Non-Elected Directors

Chris Bendit
Representing Armada Hoffler

David Hamilton
Representing Hampton Yacht Club

Earl Hall
Bluewater Yachting Center

Don Davis
Hampton Marina Hotel

Pete Peterson
City Manager's Designee

Doug Shepherd
Sunset Dry Storage and Marina


Honorary Member

George LeCuyer
Property Owner