The DIA is the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Economic Development arm of the City for Downtown Jacksonville. Guided by a nine-member board of directors, the DIA works to make Downtown a thriving and vibrant economic center for all.
DIA Mission
To drive growth in business and investment, create a vibrant urban living environment and enhance quality of life in Downtown Jacksonville through the transparent and responsible leveraging of public investments, assets, infrastructure, and policy.
DIA Vision
To drive growth in business and investment, create a vibrant urban living environment and enhance quality of life in Downtown Jacksonville through the transparent and responsible leveraging of public investments, assets, infrastructure, and policy.
The DIA’s investments and policies are steered by the Board of Directors who conduct open-to-the-public business on an unpaid, volunteer basis. DIA’s Board of Directors is comprised of leaders in their respective fields, including real estate and finance professionals along with Downtown business owners. DIA staff has decades of combined experience in real estate development, redevelopment and urban planning as well as local and state government. This experience is a value-added proposition for the Downtown market and community as DIA’s leadership and staff are uniquely qualified to guide a project from inception through realization.
Lori Boyer
Chief Executive Officer
BoyerL@coj.net
Steve Kelley, DBA
Director of Downtown Real Estate and Development
SKelley@coj.net
Guy Parola
Operations Manager
GParola@coj.net
John Crescimbeni
Contract and Regulatory Compliance Manager
JCrescimbeni@coj.net
Wanda James Crowley, MBA
Financial Analyst
Wandaj@coj.net
Susan Kelly
Redevelopment Coordinator
KSusan@coj.net
Antonio Posey
Project Manager
aposey@coj.net
Ina Mezini
Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
RMezini@coj.net