AboutBallston Business Improvement DistrictBID The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) is a 25-block neighborhood of commercial and residential properties. With over 8.3 million square feet of office space, 1 million square feet of retail space and 8,000 residential units, Ballston offers a range of market-rate options.As a newly formed BID in Arlington it is our goal to make Ballston a foremost business, cultural and entertainment destination. It is our blend of urban sophistication and neighborhood charm that is unique to this region, boasting top universities, Fortune 500 companies, the Washington Capitals office and practice facility, and many research organizations nestled by upscale hotels, retail, green space and restaurants; all easily accessible by metro and major thoroughfares.Tina LeoneCEOCatherine RoperDirector of MarketingAllie KrafftCommunications CoordinatorSamantha BakerAdministrative AssistantBID Board of DirectorsJill GoubeauxPresident -- Senior Vice President, The JBG CompaniesJoe SchechtelVice President -- Senior Vice President,Commercial Division,Gates, Hudson & Associates, Inc.Donna EstinSecretary -- Vice President, Advance Global Solutions, Inc.Martin SchniderTreasurer -- President,Fred Schnider CompanyRoger AberthGeneral Manager,The Westin ArlingtonGateway HotelJoseph F. BurtSenior Advisor,National Science FoundationSimon CarneyVice President,Regional CounselGreater D.C. Region,Brookfield Office PropertiesJoe DupriestVice President,Chief Marketing OfficerGreater D.C. RegionWashington CapitalsDave GelfondSenior Vice President,The Meridian GroupMichelle GleasonAsset Manager,The JBG CompaniesStephen GuthVice President,Vendor, Operations,Legal and Tenant Services,National Rural ElectricCooperative AssociationJames McMullinPresident,RESI ManagementJohn MooreEastern Regional Vice President Operations,Forest CityCassidy MullenAdvisor Building Services, Natural Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationLarry NixonPartner,Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.Kelly ShooshanVice President,The Shooshan CompanyAllyson UgarteArlington County Board AppointeeBob WibergExecutive Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region, Piedmot Office Realty TrustDr. Talmadge WilliamsArlington County Board AppointeeMarc McCauleyAED Liaison -- Director, Real Estate Development Group, Arlington Economic DevelopmentBallston will be widely recognized as the destination of choice for business, entertainment, education and living.The Ballston Business Improvement (BID) will preserve and enhance Ballston as a vibrant, innovative, and attractive urban place to ensure the competitive success of its existing and future commercial partners.Uniqueness & AttractivenessEstablish a unique urban place and attractive sense of arrival.1Identity & BrandCreate a recognized identity and brand that maintains and enhances Ballston’s competitive advantage.2Commercial Tenants, Residents & HotelsAttract and retain highly sought after commercial tenants, residents, and hotel brands.3Diversity & VigorBe a thriving community with a diversity of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.42013-12-14http://www.ballstonbid.com/aboutOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net