Meet the Board
neighbors helping neighbors thrive
We work to help NW Portland businesses thrive and prosper by:
• fostering relationships within our local business community.
• being good neighbors within this lively, thriving, culturally rich neighborhood.
• tackling complicated issues in a collaborative way.
Our local businesses bring much richness and vitality to this neighborhood. They are a part of what makes NW Portland great for those of us who live, work and play here. Reach out to us and let us know how we can help.
Lee Mendelsohn
PresidentLee Mendelsohn, a native New Yorker, is inspired by the beauty found in the Pacific Northwest and the vibrancy of its communities. She has been an active contributor in the private business sector, leading sales and marketing strategies for regional businesses including Portland’s fastest-growing company as well as neighborhood-based organizations such as Alberta Main Street. Lee is CEO/President of Aperture Group, which has over 300+ partnerships to provide apps and services to win in the 21st century. To quiet her mind, she spends time quilling tiny 3-D art pieces that are currently in hiding. She is also a prolific photographer.
Misty Moore
Vice PresidentMisty Moore is a Portland native with strong ties to community and our local arts. Having lived in the Nob Hill District, and growing up in its culture, she enjoys engaging fellow business owners and community members in growth and exploration of what it means to be a local. She has been working for and with The Inn at Northrup Station since 2005 and strives to create a very “Portland experience” for the guests who stay at this locally owned boutique hotel by building partnerships and showcasing what our neighborhood has to offer.
Tanya March
SecretaryTanya Lyn March, PhD, received her doctoral degree in Urban Studies from Portland State University in 2010, focusing on historic preservation and community development. She has a master’s degree in Historic Preservation from Columbia University and is raising two sons. She is joined Nob Hill Business Association to be a part of community building efforts in NobHill. She is the owner of Slabtown Tours LLC, assists on museum exhibits, and writes history pieces for the Northwest Examiner.
Julia Garriott
TreasurerSince 2001, Julia has been in the mortgage business. She works hard to truly understand what a family’s goal is, so she can help them to choose the right mortgage to meet their needs. By providing the best service and keeping borrowers informed from start to finish, earns referrals of friends, family, and the people they care about most. Julia brings that same level of caring and personal connection to her work for the NW Portland Business Association.
Denny Shleifer
Board MemberSince 1991, Denny has owned and operated Shleifer Marketing Communications, Inc.. and has over 40 years of experience in public relations, crisis communications and marketing communications. He currently serves as Choose Local Media territory manager for the Northwest Business District. Denny also serves on two committees of both the Portland Business Alliance and the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland.
Sergio Aguilera
Board MemberAs Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President at HomeStreet Bank in Northwest Portland, Sergio is hip to neighborhood activity and offers the benefit of intimate knowledge of local businesses. As a finance committee member, Sergio brings business and banking acumen, as well as an understanding of the unique challenges of both non-profit and for-profit accounting. Sergio has a B.S. from University of Oregon and an MBA from DePaul University.
Nancy De Leo
Board MemberAs a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Bain, Nancy De Leo understands that real estate is more than just a business transaction – it’s an essential part of building a safe, happy, and prosperous life. That philosophy is also what brings her to the Board of the NW Business Association. She’s a true professional who applies the highest standards throughout her life serving her clients and community, and she’s a valuable asset to have on your side. Her motto, “Integrity, Knowledge, Ethics and Leadership” are words she lives by every day.
Brian Migliaccio
Board MemberBrian Migliaccio believes in the power of relationships in business. It’s working together, human-to-human, that really gets work done. He’s great at connecting people. He looks for ways to help businesses win and he generously donates his time and energy as a business association board member to help make Northwest Portland a great place to live and do business. Brian is also a broker for Hasson Realtors, helping people buy and sell homes from Mt Hood to the Wine Country.
