The Bethesda Urban Partnership has named Rick Ammirato as the organization's new executive director. He will assume the role in early September, replacing Dave Dabney, who is retiring and relocating to Bethany Beach, Delaware. The nonprofit partnership is similar to a business improvement district. Its chief functions are marketing and maintaining the appearance of Bethesda. Its 2015 revenue was $4.87 million, making it the region's second largest bid, according to the WBJ List of business improvement...
