Tamara Zahn

Biography: Tamara Zahn President Zahn Associates Indianapolis, IN Tamara Zahn is president of Zahn Associates, specializing in building stronger communities. She has more than 35 years of community and urban development experience. Tamara recently retired as founding president of Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. (IDI) a not-for-profit organization strategically focused on developing, managing and marketing Downtown Indianapolis since its formation in 1993. She was instrumental in the revitalization of Downtown Indianapolis. During her tenure, nearly $8 billion of development was completed and IDI designed and implemented a number of innovative economic/cultural development, security, parking, placemaking and marketing programs. She was involved in developing and managing Indianapolis’ cultural districts and the Cultural Trail. Prior to IDI, Tamara consulted in cities throughout the United States. Clients included Simon Property Group, The Rouse Company’s American City Corporation and The New York Port Authority. Tamara serves on a number of boards, including the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Pattern. She recently chaired International Downtown Association (IDA). She has served on the Host Committees for NFL Super Bowl 2012, NCAA Final Fours and other major events. She was recognized as one of the first "40 under 40" and "Most Influential Women” in Indianapolis. Tamara is the recipient of marketing and leadership awards from IDA, International Council of Shopping Centers and numerous civic organizations. She was an Olympic torch bearer in honor of her efforts to revitalize Indianapolis Downtown and Holliday Park. Tamara graduated summa cum laude with a degree in real estate from Indiana University. Updated August 2013