8MBA Hires New Executive Director.

Business Editors

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2003

The Eight Mile Boulevard Association Board of Directors announce a new Executive Director for the organization, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2003 of revitalizing and promoting the Eight Mile Road transportation, business and residential corridor by linking the efforts of the public and private sectors.

Tami Salisbury, former sponsorship manager for The Parade Co., which coordinates the annual America's Thanksgiving Day Parade(TM), was named to the post at the January Board meeting. Her first day at 8MBA was Feb. 3.

"Ms. Salisbury will be a tremendous addition to Eight Mile Boulevard Association, bringing fresh ideas and a new perspective to our mission," noted Board Chairman Thomas Dick in announcing the appointment. "With her lengthy experience in strategic planning, marketing, public relations, fundraising and networking, we have the needed skills to take the organization to the next level."

In her role with The Parade Co., Salisbury managed sponsorships for both the Thanksgiving Day parade and the International Freedom Festival, as well as 16 auxiliary events. Prior to that, she served as account manager with Robert Half International/The Creative Group, where she developed marketing plans and brand identity programs. While a senior account executive at Nedd Worldwide Public Relations, she developed strategic public relations campaigns for corporate clients. She also served as public relations manager for Superior Consultant Holdings Corp.

"Significantly, Tami also was associate director of the Southfield Downtown Development Authority at the time when the Eight Mile Boulevard Association was conceived and was involved in its inception," Dick noted. Salisbury served as associate director of the SDDA from 1990-98 and worked directly with the 8MBA and Woodward Action Council during that time. "Her lengthy experience in both Oakland and Wayne Counties also brings us some new contacts."

She and her husband, Damon, who live in West Bloomfield, recently became first-time parents.

For more information, call the Eight Mile Boulevard Association, [phone].