
Our mission is to preserve and restore the diverse, historic environment of Shaw's 7th and 9th Street commercial corridors, offering residents and visitors a better place to live, work, shop, play, and pray.
Comprised of 11 leaders with diverse interests in the Shaw community, the Board of Directors has final accountability for the success of Shaw Main Streets. Board service entails a range of activities and duties, including establishing policies and goals, overseeing operations and finances, leading committees and projects, and raising funds for the organization.
Board Members are elected at the Annual Meeting. The term of each board position is 2 years.
2020-2021 Board Roster
Antwain Coward District Cryo, Representing Shaw Businesses
Graham King Urban Athletic Club, Representing Shaw Businesses
Kristie Lee Tyler Lee's Flower & Card Shop, Representing Shaw Businesses and Shaw Commercial Property Owners
Stephanie liotta-Atkinson Mid City: Representing Shaw Residential Property Owners
Cheryl A. Lofton Cheryl A. Lofton & Associates, Representing Shaw Businesses
B. Doyle Mitchell Industrial Bank, Representing Shaw Businesses and Commercial Property Owners
Alexander M. Padro—EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -Ex Officio
Ben Tesfaye—VICE CHAIR/VICE PRESIDENT 1942 DC/U Street Parking/DC General Construction, Representing Shaw Businesses and Shaw Commercial Property Owners
Todd Weiss Roadside Development, Representing Shaw Commercial and Residential Property Owners
Gretchen B. Wharton—CHAIR/PRESIDENT Retired, Representing Shaw Residents
Robert Yule—SECRETARY Long Story Short Media, Representing Shaw Residents