Ross Jacobson has been named the board chair for the Bellevue Downtown Association. He is an attorney for Williams Kastner.

“I’m proud to serve this board as we build on the organization’s 40-year legacy of leadership in shaping a thriving downtown,” said Jacobson. “Strong civic engagement in support of a shared vision is a hallmark of the BDA’s work.”

Jacobson, a Bellevue resident, has been active in the community through his work on several other boards, including Rotary Club of Bellevue, KidsQuest Children’s Museum and Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. His work for Williams Kastner focuses on corporate transactions, business design and structure, mergers and acquisitions, and transactional real estate.