As Executive Director of the Downtown Development District (DDD), Davis Rhorer is responsible for carrying out the mission of the DDD to initiate, incubate and support partnerships that develop and enhance Downtown Baton Rouge.

Since the DDD was established in 1987, Rhorer has served as the 1^st and only executive director and is a prominent leader in the development of various plans and initiatives that have transformed the Downtown area.  In this capacity, Rhorer has served on many boards, including the International Downtown Association, and has worked closely with the DDD Board of Directors, private sector partners, local government, non-profit and philanthropic organizations to revitalize Louisiana’s Capitol City - helping to attract more than $2.2 billion in investments. He is the leader in implementing downtown Baton Rouge’s current master plan – Plan Baton Rouge II.

Rhorer recently picked up the DDD’s 10th award from the International Downtown Association, recognizing his continued leadership role in the revitalization of Downtown Baton Rouge.

He is a 1979 graduate of the Robert F. Reich School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University and currently serves on the Alumni Board.

Join us for our January Forum Friday event on Friday, January 19 at Juban's! Hear Davis Rhorer talk about the Downtown Development District and their recent projects. Tickets cost $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. 

***To ensure a proper headcount, registration will close on Wednesday, January 17. Be sure to register and reserve your spot!***