The Downtown Austin Alliance, 211 East Seventh St., Austin, has hired Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel to be the new executive director of Movability, the alliance's office that provides mobility options and programs for Central Texas employers and individuals to help reduce traffic congestion. Prior to joining Movability, which was formerly called Movability Austin, Pfannenstiel worked as director of special events at St. David’s Episcopal Church in downtown Austin. 512-469-1766. www.downtownaustin.com