Business Resources
Economic Development Department
P 530.757.5610
F 530.757.5660
Katherine Hess, Community Development Department Administrator
(530) 757-5610 x5652
khess@cityofdavis.org
Sarah Cheney Worley, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
(530) 757-5610 x7222
sworley@cityofdavis.org
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture/Environmental Design, UC Berkeley
Certificate in Landscape Architecture, UC Berkeley Extension
Master of Science, Community Development, UC Davis
City Background
Joined city staff in September 2004. Over 17 years prior experience in planning, urban design, redevelopment, and economic development.
Responsibilities
Business Data Tracking
Business Outreach and Retention
Project and Contract Management
Commercial Reuse of City/Agency owned properties
New Business and Business Expansion Entitlement Processing
Liaison Between the Local Business Community and City Resources
Staff Liaison to the Business and Economic Development Commission
Overall Management of Economic Development Efforts
Xzandrea Fowler, Planner/Economic Development Specialist
530.757.5610 x7131
xfowler@cityofdavis.org
Education
Bachelor of Science, City and Regional Planning, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
City Background
Joined city staff in October 2003. Prior experience in land use planning, urban design, and historic preservation.
Responsibilities
Business Data Tracking
Business Outreach and Retention
Project and Contract Management
New Business and Business Expansion Entitlement Processing
Liaison Between the Local Business Community, UC Davis, and the City
Economic Development Team
Bill Emlen, City Manager
Kelly Stachowicz, Deputy City Manager
Ken Hiatt, Director of Community Development and Sustainability Department
Katherine Hess, Community Development Department Administrator
Sarah Worley, Economic Development Coordinator
Xzandrea Fowler, Economic Development Specialist
