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Jason Ilstrup

Downtown Madison, Inc.

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Downtown Madison, Inc.

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Jason Ilstrup is the President of Downtown Madison, Inc. (DMI), a member based non-profit working to create an economically strong, inclusive, equitable, and vibrant Downtown Madison to live, work, and visit. Along with his role at DMI, he currently serves on several local boards including the Madison Area Sports Commission, the Neighborhood House, the Friends of the Lake Monona Waterfront, and the University of Wisconsin Student Union Advisory. Jason also Chairs the Dane County Airport Commission, and is President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Madison. Prior to joining DMI, Jason worked in hotel management and development for HotelRED, the Iron Horse Hotel and the Madison Concourse Hotel. Before entering hospitality, Jason served as a legislative aide and legal counsel for several politicians including US Rep. Martin Sabo and US Rep. Barney Frank. He is also a returned Peace Corps Volunteer having served in Niger, West Africa. Jason attended Boston University and the University of Minnesota Law School. He was raised in downtown Minneapolis and is unlucky enough to be a Minnesota Vikings fan.