The Southwest Partnership staff work with the neighborhood associations, Southwest Partnership Committees, and anchor institutions to implement the Vision Plan. The staff can be reached at staff@swpbal.org or by phone at 667-210-2105.
Tony Scott, Executive Director
Tony lived in Union Square when he was a kid, at the corner of Stricker & Lombard, and came back as an adult to live. He attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute with the intention of becoming an architect, but discovered a passion for public policy and administration around community development. He spent four years working in Washington, DC for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), before turning toward local community development working for the City of Baltimore in Finance and, most recently, the Mayor’s Office. His childhood memories in Southwest Baltimore and passion for inclusive community development brought him to the Southwest Partnership. Tony enjoys getting around town on his road bike and eating chicken livers at Hollins Market. Tony covers the housing program and is the point of contact for new partnerships.
Contact Tony
director@swpbal.org or schedule a time to meet
Chris Bowling, Operations Manager
Chris joined the SWP in February 2020. He has a bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Towson University and taught in Aberdeen, MD. Before joining the SWP, he worked in administrative and bookkeeping roles in other offices and started his own business selling his artwork. Chris manages the day-to-day operations in the office, bookkeeping and financials, grant administration, facilities management, and administrative tasks. He assists the Executive Director and supports all other staff members with project management. He handles monthly financials and annual audit preparation, maintains the office and SWP properties including repairs and upkeep, writes and tracks grants and reporting, provides record-keeping and document organization, and helps with IT issues. Chris started selling his artwork at the annual Pigtown and SoWeBo Festivals, where he first discovered the culture and charisma of the SWP neighborhoods and learned of the efforts of the Southwest Partnership. Chris moved to Baltimore City in 2020 and now resides in the Hamilton area with his partner and dog.
Contact Chris
chris@swpbal.org
David Pope, Business Relationship Manager
David Pope is a Baltimore native who joined Southwest Partnership in April 2023. Originally serving as the Communications Manager, David now leads the organization’s commercial development efforts as Business Relationship Manager. In this role, he works to strengthen the economic vitality of Southwest Baltimore by supporting small businesses, managing grant programs, and bridging the gap between property owners, entrepreneurs, and city agencies.
Since stepping into his business development role, David has led efforts to activate vacant storefronts, streamline city permitting for commercial tenants, and design grant reporting processes that help funders see the direct impact of their investments. His work is rooted in collaboration with community members, city officials, and entrepreneurs to make real, lasting change in Southwest Baltimore.
Contact David
david@swpbal.org
