Savannah Downtown Business Association Welcomes New Board Members

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, February 7th, 2025

The Savannah Downtown Business Association (SDBA) proudly
welcomes its newest board members:

● Bee Vaudrin – Executive Board Vice Chair and co-owner of Common, Ordinary Pub, and Trombone Bakery
● Katie Hubbard – Owner of Lite Foot Company
● Stu Card – Owner of Savannah Taste Experience
● Janel Varnadoe – President of J&S Accounting
● Davis Walker – Director of Partnerships, Oak View Group
● Pria Padgett – Director of SCAD SERVE
● Brigitte VanBaelen – Marketing Director, Plant Riverside

Executive Director Mia Mance shared, “Our board truly represents a broad mix of downtown businesses, including SCAD, restaurant professionals, hoteliers, the Enmarket Arena, financial industry leaders, and sustainability advocates working to enhance the Savannah community.” The new board members began their terms in January 2025.

You can meet and connect with the new Savannah Downtown Business Association board members at upcoming SDBA events:

● February 12 – “Business in Black” Networking Luncheon | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Charles Morris Center
● March 13 – “Business Behind the Scenes” St. Patrick’s Celebration | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Wexford Pub

For more information on membership and a full list of events, visit www.savannahdba.com.