About OTBA
Old Takoma Business Association focuses on community revitalization and commercial vitality in the Old Takoma area. OTBA's mission is to bring together businesses, residents and community organizations dedicated to developing a vibrant market center, from Takoma Junction Maryland to the Takoma Theatre DC, to enhance our unique and historic town setting.
OTBA runs the Main Street Takoma program, which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to assist towns in community revitalization by building on historic assets. We work on issues essential to locally-owned, independent businesses and to a thriving town.
Who participates in OTBA?
Our membership includes:
- Retail and Restaurant Establishments
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Professional Service businesses
- Home-Based Businesses
- Concerned and Engaged Residents
How do I join OTBA?
That is easy! Check the Membership page for more information and the form.
OTBA Leadership
The Old Takoma Business Association, a 501(c)(3) organization, is governed by a board of directors elected by the OTBA membership.
Current Board Members:
- Rocco Casagrande, President
- David Eisner, Vice-President
- John Urciolo, Treasurer
- Ethan Landis, Secretary
- Eric Bond, At-Large Board Member
- Seth Grimes, At-Large Board Member
- Diana Kohn, At-Large Board Member
- Roberto Pereira, At-Large Board Member
- Preston Quesenberry, At-Large Board Member
- Jeff McCandless, At-Large Board Member
- Jeff Trunzo, Chairperson / Design Committee
- Patty Baker, Chairperson / Economic Restructuring Committee
- Bobbi Kittner, Chairperson / Promotions Committee
- Pennye Jones-Napier, Chairperson / Organization Committee
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Attend a Main Street Committee meeting & help your Main Street!
We have four standing committees:
- Design, which works on the physical appearance of the area;
- Economic Restructuring, which focuses on business retention and recruitment;
- Promotions, which seeks to highlight local businesses to the broader Washington area, as well as create events and activities that bring people to Old Takoma;
- Organization, which provides the structure for the whole organization and the work of the other committees.
All committee meetings are held monthly. Please check the committee page for more info.