Meet the Team

Staff

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Emily Fetcko

CEO
emily.fetcko@eriedowntown.com

Emily has 20 years of community and economic development experience and works across the community to marry opportunity with resources writing grants that have contributed $1.6 million toward downtown revitalization in Erie.  She has led downtown public art projects that included collaborations with refugees, English as a Second Language students, minority artists, and educators.  She represents the region as a board member of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.

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Christine Jergens

Development Director
christine.eddy@eriedowntown.com

Christine previously worked at Cathedral Prep and Mother Teresa Academy as VP of Development and External Relations and AVP of Advancement, Stewardship and Major Gifts. Christine also worked for the Erie Art Museum as the director of development. Christine brings her magnetic personality, 19 years of development experience, and strong community relationships to this role. Christine is a Gannon graduate and has a B.A. in Communication Arts.

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Dave Tamulonis

Events and Marketing Manager
david.tamulonis@eriedowntown.com

Dave Tamulonis’ diverse background in community development includes experience as a community organizer, rental property manager, concert promoter, and muralist. He graduated from Youngstown State University in 2016 with a BS in Marketing and a BFA in Graphic Design. Dave is an avid cyclist, musician, and photographer.

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Mulnah Dovat

Marketing and Member Services Coordinator
mulnah.dovat@eriedowntown.com

Since moving to Erie, Mulnah has worked to establish their roots in the city and was quickly enamoured by its interconnected nature. Their passion for community engagement has grown through volunteering for nonprofits like Compton's Table, Journey: Healing Together, and NWPA Pride. They hope to use their diverse experiences to help tell the stories of those in Erie's community and advocate for their needs. 

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Ken Parks

Safety & Hospitality Ambassador
Team Manager
ambassadors@eriedowntown.com 

 

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Derek Smith

Safety+Hospitality Ambassador
Team Assistant Manager

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Robert Nelson

Safety+Hospitality Ambassador

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Kim McMahon-Smith

Interim Events Coordinator 
kim.smith@eriedowntown.com 

Skating Rink Manager
eriedowntownrink@gmail.com 

Board of Directors

Sean Fedorko, Chairman of the Board - Radius CoWork

Christopher Friday, Vice President - Erie Parking Authority

Kelly Cook, Treasurer - Erie Insurance

Jaclyn Clover - Gannon University

Hannah Kirby - Ember+Forge

Seph Kumer - First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant

Mayor Daria Devlin - Mayor, City of Erie

 

COUNSEL TO EDP - Attny Tim Wachter
Lawyer, Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Tyler Titus - City Council Liaison

Jim Wertz - County Council Liaison