Meet Downtown Eau Claire, Inc.'s
Board of Directors
The Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) Board of Directors is a volunteer group made up of fifteen members who share a passion for the continued growth and vitality of downtown Eau Claire. The board’s structure ensures balanced representation, with five perpetual seats for the City of Eau Claire and one seat for each of the four downtown Business Improvement Districts. Together, these community leaders guide the vision, strategy, and progress of downtown Eau Claire.
Back Row: Gareth Shambeau, Dylan Peck (2025 Summer Intern), Jason Manz, Jake Wrasse (Chair), Angela Eberhardt, Aaron Brewster, Jed Hart, Dave Solberg
Front Row: Ann Sessions (Vice Chair), Cassie Heintz, Erin Klaus (Exec. Director), Jenn Linville, Nikki Olson, Julia Johnson, Matt Pabich (former staff)
EXECUTIVE committee
CHAIR
Jake Wrasse
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Vice CHAIR
Ann Sessions
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
(West Grand BID Rep)
Treasurer
Nikki Olson
Art Boxx
(S. Barstow BID Rep + Chair)
Secretary
Julia Johnson
Pablo Group
Presidential Appointee
Aaron Brewster
Eau Claire City Council (District 3 Rep)
full
board
Jason Manz
Eau Claire Rentals
(N. Barstow BID Rep)
Dave Solberg
Eau Claire Deputy City Manager
(City of Eau Claire Rep)
Emilu Larson
Ruderware
Jenn Linville
Lily Beez
Gareth Shambeau
Ayres Associates
Cassie Heintz
The Oxbow Hotel
Angela Eberhardt
Mayo Clinic
Jed Hart
Pioneer Tavern
(Water St. BID Rep)