Pike Place Market PDA
Michael Downing is a seasoned security professional currently serving as a Security Officer at Pike Place Market PDA since July 2022. With extensive experience in various roles within Pike Place Market since the year 2000, including positions such as Parking Manager and Vehicle Fleet Manager, Michael has developed a strong background in security operations and vehicle maintenance. Prior experience includes working as a Driver for Uber and a Mechanic at Pegues-Hurst Motor Company. Michael's educational background encompasses multiple associate degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and Automotive Engineering from Kilgore College and Shoreline Community College.
Pike Place Market PDA
Started in 1907, the Pike Place Market is a nine-acre historic district managed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA). Within its historic district are 24 buildings, 222 independently owned shops & restaurants, 69 farmers, 150 craftspeople and more than 450 residents. In addition, there are social services--a senior center, preschool and childcare center, assisted living, medical clinic, and food bank--that serve thousands of people every day. Most Market properties are owned and managed by the PDA, a public not-for-profit corporation chartered by the City of Seattle in 1973 to act as steward and caretaker of the historic properties within the Market Historic District.