PBCCA Leadership

A Fresh Start: Meet the New PBCA Executive Board

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Our new executive board members were officially sworn in by ANC 7B representative D.L. Humphrey during the final Penn Branch Community Association (PBCA) meeting of 2020. This is our largest incoming cohort, comprised of new and past board members, under the rules of our newly-adopted association bylaws.

Our incoming executive board members are (from top left): Stan Benton, President, Kyle Murphy, 1st Vice President; Dr. Cicily Hampton, 2nd Vice President; Mohammed Williams, Treasurer; Paul Grant, Communications Director; Marie Fritz, Recording Secretary; and Natiya Curtis, Parliamentarian.

 

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Penn Branch Shopping Center Sold!

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Penn Branch Shopping Center Sold at Auction

A bid was accepted by CW Properties on August 10th.  The buyer has not been disclosed and may not for another 30 days.  At this point, we don’t know how the sale will impact the parking lot repairs in process or the merchants and seniors who have raised concerns about the duration of the repairs.

Penn Branch members along with several others community leaders and members have been working for several months to advocate for changes to Penn Branch Shopping Center and along Pennsylvania Avenue East.  For more information, please email us at: [email protected]

We look forward to collaborating with the new owners and neighbors from all areas to move east of the river forward!

Sold at Auction - Penn Branch Shopping Center
Sold at Auction – Penn Branch Shopping Center

April 12 Guest Speaker: Brian Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

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We are pleased to announce that Brain Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, will be our guest speaker at Penn Branch Citizens Civic Association Community Meeting 7:00 pm April 12 at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church community room.   

Brian T. Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Brian T. Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Brian T. Kenner was named Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) by Mayor Muriel Bowser on January 8, 2015.  Prior to his appointment, Kenner served as City Manager of Takoma Park, Maryland, managing the city’s day-to-day operations. Before taking over management of the Washington suburb, Kenner served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Develop-
ment for the District of Columbia.  In addition to his familiarity with DMPED’s $13 billion portfolio, Kenner’s work for the District of Columbia included managing the team that completed the reuse plan for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center site.

Kenner has also worked as a Senior Fund Manager of the Community Investments Group at Fannie Mae; served as Vice President of the Public Institutions Group at Jones Lang LaSalle specializing in public-private initiatives; as a Manager of the Government Real Estate Advisory Services Consulting Practice at Ernst & Young; and, as a Presidential Management Fellow for the federal government.

Kenner’s background over the past 15 years includes working in various leadership positions for both federal agencies as well as private sector companies.  Brian has an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Iowa and a Master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University.

Our New Executive Board

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Our new Penn Branch Executive Board was sworn in during the Penn Branch Annual Dinner Dance.   The new officers were given their oath by long-time Penn Branch resident Laura Richards, Esq. The new officers promised to execute their duties to the best of their abilities, and with an “I do” there terms begun.  PBCCA President Jimmie Williams said, “We’re very pleased to take the reign as community stewards, and look forward to strengthening Penn Branch, and building community engagement and interaction.”    Vice-President, Roy Ward said, “we plan to actively engage and work as neighbors while simultaneously working with neighboring communities to become more than areas ‘east of the river.”  The new officers, also include; Valerie Francis, Treasurer; Gerri Washington, Recording Secretary Angela Hammond, Correspondence Secretary; and, Paul Grant, Parliamentarian.

Learn more about our new board members!

Our thanks and gratitude to the past executive board for their hard work, late nights, and commitment over the past two years to advance the community: Kweku Toure, Esq., president; Ayanna Smith, vice president; Lisa Baker, recording secretary, Jimmie Williams; treasurer/correspondence secretary; and, Richard Hawkins, parliamentarian.

Also, a special thanks to all the residents of PBCCA who served on committees, volunteered at events, attended hearings and meetings, and especially the Block Captains for being the eyes and ears of the community.

https://pennbranchdc.org/executiveboard/