Longtime CCDC Executive Director John Brunelle to Retire

Brunelle leaves after 13 years leading Boise's urban renewal agency

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:45am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A sleek, minimalist desk organizer made of brushed aluminum and glass, representing the orderly and efficient management of Boise's urban renewal efforts under Brunelle's leadership.Brunelle's steady hand guided Boise's urban renewal agency through a transformative period of growth and investment.Boise Today

John Brunelle, the longest-serving executive director in the history of the Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC), will retire at the end of September after 13 years leading Boise's urban renewal agency. During his tenure, CCDC established three new urban renewal districts, expanded the ParkBOI parking system to over 1 million visits annually, and advanced dozens of public-private partnerships supporting mixed-use buildings, hotels and site improvements.

Why it matters

Brunelle's retirement marks the end of an era for CCDC, which has played a pivotal role in Boise's economic growth and redevelopment over the past 13 years. His departure will usher in a new chapter for the agency as it seeks to build on the progress made under his leadership.

The details

Brunelle will step down when CCDC's fiscal year concludes on September 30, 2026. During his tenure, the agency established three new urban renewal districts - Gateway East, State Street and Shoreline - while also guiding the completion and closeout of three others: the Central District, River Myrtle–Old Boise District and the Westside District. The agency's parking system was also rebranded as ParkBOI and expanded into a resource now serving more than 1 million visits annually.

  • Brunelle will retire at the end of September 2026 when CCDC's fiscal year concludes.
  • Brunelle has served as CCDC's executive director for 13 years, the longest tenure in the agency's 62-year history.

The players

John Brunelle

The longest-serving executive director in the history of the Capital City Development Corporation, having led the agency for 13 years.

Latonia Haney Keith

Chairperson of the CCDC board of commissioners.

Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC)

Boise's urban renewal agency, which has played a key role in the city's economic growth and redevelopment over the past 13 years under Brunelle's leadership.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“John's vision and actions have helped shape Boise during one of the most pivotal and transformative periods in our history. Under his leadership, the agency has catalyzed billions of dollars in public and private investment and expanded the thriving downtown that residents and visitors experience today.”

— Latonia Haney Keith, Chairperson of the CCDC board of commissioners

“CCDC's success is due to the dedication of the employees and commissioners who care deeply about our community. I'm grateful to have been part of the team.”

— John Brunelle, Outgoing Executive Director, CCDC

“CCDC's role is to bring partners together to create the conditions necessary for high-value projects and meaningful economic opportunity. When the public and private sectors work together with a shared purpose, we can achieve outcomes that strengthen our entire community.”

— John Brunelle, Outgoing Executive Director, CCDC

What’s next

CCDC has retained an executive search firm and will conduct a national search for Brunelle's successor.

The takeaway

Brunelle's retirement marks the end of an era for CCDC, which has played a pivotal role in Boise's economic growth and redevelopment over the past 13 years. His departure will usher in a new chapter for the agency as it seeks to build on the progress made under his leadership.