Board + Staff
Building
the future
Our advisory Board is the heart of the Hub Alliance. With our focus on
building a strong community for the future, we place a high value on advocacy and guiding our current projects and future goals. We are supported by one full-time director, who runs our day to day programs and leads our long-term projects.
Board members
Michael Ross
President
Having grown up in the area, Michael was excited to return to the area through real estate and property development. He is excited to work with our local businesses, particularly around retail affordability.
Gloria Hodge
Member
A passionate educator of over 20 years, Gloria is the Director of Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool, located at the Mt. Baker Station. She is an incredible advocate for local families.
Drea Mizer
Member
Drea is the owner of Buddha Bruddah restaurant in Mt. Baker. A member of the Hub for many years, she brings a local business perspective and is passionate about safety and placemaking on Rainier.
Staff
Flora Tempel
Director
Flora has worked with the Hub Alliance since 2017. She completed her masters degrees in Urban Planning and Public Administration at the UW in 2022, after which she officially became our Director. She also serves as the Staff Lead and Strategic Planner in our collaboration with Beacon Business Alliance and RainierABC to create economies of scale for our organizations.