Elio has been Executive Director of the DWWF since July of 2007. He was previously a senior executive for 35 years in the media field in both Canada and the United States. His specialty was revitalizing newspapers - turning failing businesses into profitable, wide-read publications. Prior to arriving in Walla Walla he co-authored a self-help book, Finding Your Soul At Work, At Home, and When You’re Alone. He also managed and conducted courses and seminars on business. Elio is active in the community and is a member of Rotary.

elio@downtownwallawalla.com

Jennifer's vibrant personality and vast knowledge, which earned her the nickname Noogle because she's as resourceful as Google, makes her a natural fit for her role at the DWWF. Her first job fresh out of Whitman College was Program Assistant for the Foundation (17 years ago!) and she just keeps coming back - first as a volunteer, then as interim manager during 2 executive director searches, and now as Events & PR Manager. Now she can't leave - she knows too much!

jennifer@downtownwallawalla.com

A fifth generation Walla Wallan, Greer has a long history with the Foundation beginning when her father was the Director in the late 1980s. As a kid she would come visit her dad and bug Jennifer, who was then the Program Assistant. Now Greer is on the inside, but continues to enjoy bugging Jennifer (and Elio, too!).

greer@downtownwallawalla.com