Board of Directors
Tim Childress, State Farm Insurance
Pam Gordon, Gordon & Associates
Ashley Davenport, Sweet Southern Home & Design
Ophelia Livingston, Triple J Publishing
Joni Martin, Progressive Contractors
Sharon Spence, Lee County Schools, Chair
Peggy Taphorn, Temple Theatre
Jeff Towson, The Smoke and Barrel
Gus Gomez, Miller Boles Funeral Home
Ashley Witaker, Added Accents
Economic Vitality Committee focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyst to property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
Design Committee supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
Promotion Committee positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
Organization Committee involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
Committee Members
Economic Vitality:
Tim Childress
Design:
Joni Martin (Chair), Ashley Davenport, Ophelia Livington
Promotion:
Gus Gomez (Chair), Peggy Taphorn, Jeff Towson
Organization:
Pam Gordon (Chair), Ashley Whitaker