Governing Body and Staff

Governing Body

The Board of Directors (Board) is comprised of the seven members of the City Council of Salt Lake City and has policy-making authority, while the Mayor serves as the Executive Director and has administrative power. The Reinvestment Advisory Committee (RAC) advises the Board on CRA policy and the Finance Committee provides recommendations on loan applications, tax increment reimbursement agreements, and land write-downs.

Board of Directors (Board)

Darin Mano, Chair

Dan Dugan, Vice Chair

Alejandro Puy, Director

Victoria Petro, Director

Eva Lopez Chavez, Director

Chris Wharton, Director

Sarah Young, Director

Reinvestment Advisory Committee (RAC)

Mojdeh Sakaki, Chair

Brian Doughty, Vice Chair

Rosa Bandeirinha

Jason Head

Mark Isaac

Nicholas Peterson

Baxter Reecer

Amy Rowland

Finance Committee

Danny Walz, SLC Community Reinvestment Agency

Tammy Hunsaker, SLC Community and Neighborhoods

Peter Makowski, SLC Department of Economic Development

Tony Milner, SLC Housing Stability

Mary Beth Thompson, SLC Finance

Amy Rowland, RAC Member

Baxter Reecer, RAC Member

Administration

Under the leadership of Executive Director Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the CRA is guided by a vision of equitable growth, sustainability, and community-centered development. Her administration emphasizes strategic investment in housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood revitalization to build a more inclusive and resilient Salt Lake City.

Mayor Mendenhall is assisted by Director Danny Walz and Deputy Director Cara Lindsley.

CRA Staff

Meet the dedicated team behind the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency. Our staff brings together expertise in planning, development, finance, and community engagement to drive equitable growth across the city. Together, we work to turn vision into action—creating vibrant neighborhoods through strategic investment and collaboration.

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For general inquiries, please email cra@slc.gov.