By Carter Brown
NORCROSS, Ga. | The Gateway85 Community Improvement District (CID) board of directors voted during its August meeting to name Robert Michener as executive director.
Michener, who has served as interim since July, brings 17 years of dedicated service to the CID and a proven record of advancing projects that improve mobility, safety and economic growth across the district. Gateway85 represents more than 550 property owners and $1.7 billion in commercial property value, making it one of the largest and most active CIDs in Georgia.
As executive director, he will oversee the CID’s strategic direction, manage its $4 million annual budget and lead initiatives focused on improving traffic flow, enhancing public safety, supporting redevelopment and strengthening economic competitiveness.
Michener first joined Gateway85 as an administrative assistant and has steadily advanced through roles of increasing responsibility. Before he was named interim executive director, he served as director of operations, where he managed day-to-day project implementation and oversaw initiatives that improved transportation infrastructure, enhanced public safety and advanced beautification and redevelopment efforts across the district.
Shiv Aggarwal, chairman of the Gateway85 CID board of directors, says: “Robert’s passion for Gateway85 CID and the success he has delivered made him the clear choice to lead us into the future. He has the experience and vision to continue delivering results that strengthen the district and support our property and business owners.”
Gateway85 will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026.
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