BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SHAWN MEISL
​BOARD CHAIR
​Shawn Meisl is a grant writer and fundraising consultant who has worked for nonprofit organizations in the greater Teton area for 20 years. She has raised funding for the arts, environment, youth, parks and open space, wildlife and pets. Shawn serves on the board of Downtown Driggs Association and the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Formerly, she served on the board of Teton County, WY/Parks and Recreation and Womentum. Shawn is an idea generator, a writer, and a networker. She and her husband Chris live in the Big Holes with a wise canine named Fred. Shawn is passionate about words and music, strong coffee, clever placemaking projects, and community. “I believe that Downtown Driggs Association helps build a thriving downtown community, with places and artful activities that encourage people to gather and interact.”
AL BREGY
​VICE CHAIR
Al came to Teton Valley with his wife Carol 5 years ago after he had retired from a career as a Building Contractor in California. He enjoys woodworking and tinkering. He likes to spend time in the great outdoors with biking, fishing, walking and of course, the beautiful Tetons.  "This beautiful Teton Valley is cherished by all. There are so many wonderful things to discover and experience here. In the heart of this valley lies a town that is truly a gem. That town is Driggs and therein is the DDA. I believe that the DDA is such an important part of Driggs that for the last year and a half I have served as member of the board. I feel that it has been a privilege and an honor to do so. Why, because the DDA offers artists from all over and especially local artists to express their wonderful talents for all to enjoy. The many programs and events offered through the DDA have offered service opportunities and delights for the community."
ED HOTH
​TREASURER
​Ed Hoth has lived in Teton Valley for just shy of 20 years and is currently an accounting manager for a Driggs business. Prior, he worked for several small businesses across the valley. Ed brings a wealth of professional knowledge to his role as Treasurer for the Downtown Driggs Association and has been an active volunteer for local nonprofits over the past couple of decades. He is passionate about Teton Valley, especially the City of Driggs - a unique city that is nestled in the shadow of the Tetons. It is this sense of place and placemaking that has led Ed to participate on the Board of Downtown Driggs Association. He is dedicated to making the City of Driggs a thriving town for locals and visitors alike by harnessing the power of the arts and embracing our local culture. As Ed says, “I want to see the City of Driggs prosper without losing our unique small-town atmosphere."
RICK BALDWIN
​SECRETARY
Rick Baldwin is a retired architect (semi), living in Driggs since 2002. Being the son of a career military officer, he has lived in many places around the world and benefitted from the diverse cultures to which he was exposed. As an architect he learned to seek creative solutions to varied problems and try to implement them to benefit his surroundings and the surroundings of others. "When I arrived in Teton Valley, Idaho I found a community that was small enough that I felt that one person could make a positive difference with active participation and that positive difference could be amplified with the joint participation of others with a focused direction. That is the reason I support the Downtown Driggs Association and have since its inception."
JAMES CANEDY
Born and raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, James arrived in Teton Valley via Hawaii with his wife Stacey, two dogs, and a love of
adventure. James initially worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Jackson, a company that was the foundation and catalyst to his hospitality career. In 2018, the newly established Tributary Residential Community and Club in Driggs offered him a business opportunity without an avalanche commute - one that allowed him to settle more fully into Teton Valley. James paints and writes, and enjoys the outdoors and laid back lifestyle here. He joined the board of Downtown Driggs Association to further participate in his community. “I love what Downtown Driggs does, and what it can be for the growing community. It's an honor to help enrich the downtown area through arts and culture while preserving our sense of place. I am grateful to be a member of this team of dedicated professionals that focus on a thriving downtown."
JEREMY LEEPER
​Jeremy Leeper has been in the area for over ten years and has lived in Victor for three years. Jeremy and his wife love this valley and enjoy the outdoors with their two daughters. Jeremy works at Wells Fargo in Driggs and has been in banking for ten years. He loves meeting new people and connecting with the community. He loves how The Downtown Driggs Association brings the community together with events and art! It is great to be part of an origination that brightens our downtown!
GEORGE E. NOWACK
​George E. Nowack, Jr. and his wife Susan live in Felt. George has practiced law for 40 years with his firm, Nowack Howard LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia. George was one of the earliest attorneys in the U.S. to represent the Board of Directors of condominium and homeowner associations, now known as community association law. George served as President of the Community Association’s Institute and was a member as well as Dean of the College of Community Association Lawyers. With expertise in directors and officers insurance and crime/theft coverage, he drafted sections of HUD and FHA lending guides, as well as addressed the issue of emotional support animals in community associations with HUD. George has authored almost 600 articles/seminar materials on community association law and living, which he presented in 20 States. George and Susan have 2 children - a daughter in Seattle and a son in Jackson - and 2 grandchildren.