DDA Board/Staff
Escanaba Downtown Development Authority Board Members
- Dan Bender, Chair, Quality Sew & Vac
- VACANT, Vice Chair
- Sue Parker, Treasurer, Nyman’s Jewelers
- Peggy Berg, Trustee, Resident Representative
- Tyler Johnson, Trustee, North Coast Apparel
- Curt Spaulding, Trustee, Catmando’s
- Alton “Tony” Walker, Trustee, St. Vincent de Paul
- Mark Ammel, Mayor, City Representative
- Patrick Jordan, City Manager, City Representative
Escanaba Downtown Development Authority Administration
- Scott Czasak, Executive Director
- Judy Schroeder, Assistant Director
Escanaba DDA Administration Bios
Scott Czasak was appointed Executive Director of the Escanaba DDA in 2020. Scott holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Oakland University. Prior to moving to Escanaba, Scott lived in the Metro Detroit region of Michigan where he was active in local politics. Previously, Scott worked as a legislative staffer for the US House of Representatives and the Michigan State House of Representatives and owned a small consulting business. He recently was a fellow in MSU’s Michigan Political Leadership Program. In his spare time, Scott enjoys working around his home, especially lawn maintenance, and enjoying craft beer and exotic foods.
mber of stints as Interim Director in-between. Judy originally moved to Escanaba in 1980 and during her time in the city she has worked at both the City Clerk and the Public Service Departments, among others. An active citizen, Judy serves on a number of Boards and Commissions for the City and is a regular City volunteer. In her spare time, Judy enjoys gardening and taking care of her various wild animals.