OBID is dedicated to improving the cleanliness, appearance, and perception of safety in Oakland, bringing about revitalization, preserving Oakland’s unique commercial environment, and undertaking marketing and development initiatives to make Oakland a vibrant destination for visitors, residents, owners, employees and students.
OBID BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The OBID is managed by a Board of Directors made up of 30 individuals representing the various stakeholders of Oakland. The OBID By-Laws ensure that all stakeholders of the OBID are equally represented on the Board, including owners of both large and small commercial properties, tenants (business owners), the educational and medical institutions, City of Pittsburgh government and neighborhood organizations. Board of Directors are elected annually by the OBID membership at large. Each Board member serves a three year term, with Board officers serving one year terms, except for the Board Chair who serves a two year term. The OBID Board of Directors is served by various committees including: Executive, Finance and Nominating Committees, as well as, Marketing, Farmers’ Market, Outreach, Business Recruitment and Public Art Committees.

2010 Board of Directors
 

Michael Abriola, Chairman Eureka Bank
Paul Supowitz, First Vice Chairman University of Pittsburgh
Andrea Sobel, Second Vice Chairwoman National City Bank
Michael Glasser Secretary Medical Center Opticians
Nick Pawlenko, Treasurer Peter's Pub
   
Jeff Abramovitz Rita's Italian Ice
Lena Andrews Urban Redevelopment Authority
Joe Bettinger Hieber's Pharmacy
David Gancy Red Oak Cafe/Copper Pot Corp.
Kim Graziani Mayor's Office, City of Pittsburgh
Annemarie Hoffman Clairmont Development
Caol Hurley Hurley Associates
Jason Kambitsis City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning
Bruce Kraus Pittsburgh City Council
John Krolicki UPMC
Daniel Lavelle Pittsburgh City Council
Jennifer Meccariello Layman Carnegie Mellon University
Ron Levick Strand Building/IGA
Larry Schiller UPMC
Florence Schwartz Oakland Real Estate
Louise Cavanaugh Sciannameo

Carlow University

Eli Shorak University of Pittsburgh
Adrienne Walnoha Oakland Community Council
Lawrence Wechsler Property Owner
Rand Werrin Offices of Miller, Werrin and Gruendel
John Wilds Oakland Rotary
Wanda Wilson Oakland Planning and Development Corporation
Barry Zwibel Sir Speedy