Board of Directors
A Big Thanks To Our Board! Without their countless hours of service and dedication to LGMSD we would not be where we are today! Board members manage policy administration, public relations, program evaluation, and short and long-term strategic planning.
La Grande Main Street Downtown (LGMSD), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, gains funding through community fundraisers and with assistance from La Grande’s Urban Renewal Agency.
La Grande Main Street Downtown (LGMSD), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, gains funding through community fundraisers and with assistance from La Grande’s Urban Renewal Agency.
2023 BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Mary Ann Miesner, La Grande City Council
Vice-President: Nicole Felty, Conscious Minds Productions
Treasurer: Suzannah Moore Hemann, Eastern Oregon University
Secretary: Shawna McKinnis, ReMax Real Estate Team
Angie Brown Harris, Be Well Studio
Bri Troutman, American Family Insurance
Carol Summers, Community Member
Calvin Bennett, Eastern Oregon University Student
Shawn Risteen, United Finance
Timothy Bishop, City of La Grande, Economic Director
Tori Gandy, Elkhorn Media Group
MAIN STREET DIRECTOR:
The primary responsibilities of the Executive Director of La Grande Main Street Downtown are developing, coordinating, and managing the program, projects and volunteers. The Director works closely with local businesses, property owners, community members, city administration, the Chamber of Commerce, Main Street volunteers, and other local partners to support the business community, design initiatives, and to promote investment and development in the central business district.
