Main Street | Development Authority

Program Overview

The Development Authority/Main Street Program is an inclusive program through the City of Tybee Island that focuses on economic development within the context of historic preservation in a balanced fashion.

The City of Tybee Island is an accredited National Main Street Community due to years of dedication by staff and partners working in collaboration with administration and elected officials to improve the sense of community, maintain a sustainable year-round economy, and preserve the architectural uniqueness of the barrier island.  The Department of Community Affairs’ Office of Downtown Development oversees the State’s Main Street program, which is one of the largest Main Street networks in the country.   

  1. Maggie Wright

    Main Street Coordinator

  2. Cassidi Kendrick

    Communication & Outreach Director

Board of Directors

Ansley Howze
Affiliation: American Heart Association
Position: Co-Chair
Term Expires: 2029

Dillon Patel
Affiliation: Admirals Inn
Position: Co-Chair
Term Expires: 2026

Charissa Murray
Affiliation: DeVivo Marketing
Position: Secretary
Term Expires: 2027

Joy Horn
Affiliation: Transcendent Treasures
Position: Treasurer
Term Expires: 2029

Ricardo Ochoa
Affiliation: Sea Wolf Tybee
Position: Voting Member
Term Expires: 2027
Jane Hall
Affiliation: Coastline Concierge
Position: Ex-Officio
Term Expires: 2027

Steve Farace
Affiliation: Farace's Finest
Position: Ex-Officio
Term Expires: 2027

Ron Rimawi
Affiliation: Community Member
Position: Ex-Officio
Term Expires: 2027

Vacant
Voting Member

Vacant
Voting Member

Vacant
Ex-Officio

  1. 1 TYBIHP2023-103-476A7475
  2. 2 Holiday Market 6
  3. 3 tree lighting 1
  4. 4 polar plunge 1
  5. 5 Chamacos-4-476A0333
  6. 6 135Bday-108-0Z0A1993
  7. 7 TrunkOrTreat2022-45-476A5267
  8. 8 PirateFest22-CaseyJones-279-476A1929
  9. 9 pirates fest
  10. 10 Ribbon Cutting 2

Agenda and Minutes

See all board related materials, including approved meeting minutes, on our WebLink archives.