Joshua Curtis

About Joshua Curtis

An established civic leader with two decades of management experience, I believe strongly that our treasured civic facilities and public spaces can be managed to a higher standard through partnerships across sectors that focus on preserving and enhancing public investments. In the pursuit of this goal, I have deep experience working with Boards of Directors to navigate complex intergovernmental systems, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, and lead large operational teams.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Washington State Ballpark Public Facilities District

   Jan 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Working with the Ballpark Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors, oversee the lease with the Seattle Mariners and ensure T-Mobile Park continues to be one of the best ballparks in the country. Represent the PFD in local, city, and regional conversations around growth, transportation, and economic development. Partner with the Mariners and local neighborhoods - Pioneer Square, SODO, and Chinatown/International District - in implementing the Ballpark Neighborhood Improvement Fund.

Education

• University of Washington

  Master, Urban Planning/Real Estate

  2003 — 2005

• Waseda University

  Japanese Studies

  1995 — 1996

• University of Oregon

  BA, History

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Public Relations
• Project Management
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Land Use
• Leadership
• Public Policy
• Public Speaking
• Policy
• Proposal Writing
• Land Use Planning
• Green Building
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Sustainability
• Community Development
• Management
• Organizational Development
• Strategic Planning
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Fundraising
• Urban Planning