According to a release, Marshall has experience in small business and post-disaster recovery in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Prior to his time with NOBA, he was the director of Public Affairs and Policy of Downtown Development District of New Orleans and the president and executive director of Uptown Dallas.
“I am thrilled to be joining the DVBIA as the incoming President and CEO, especially during such a critical time for so many businesses,” said Marshall in a statement.
“The pandemic has created many challenges for business communities around the world, but it has also opened up unique opportunities to innovate and do things differently. I look forward to diving into my role by engaging with downtown Vancouver’s community leaders and discussing the evolving challenges that they’re facing.”