Board of Directors
Board Overview
Tybee Island Mayor and City Council activated the Tybee Island Downtown Development Authority (DDA) by Resolution on August 14, 2014. The geographical boundaries of the Authority are within city limits, not just the downtown area. Therefore, the name of the Authority is referred to as the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Program (“Program”). Directors of the Program also serve as the Tybee Island Main Street Board of Directors. The Program By-Laws can be read by clicking the link below.
The program is governed by seven (7) Directors appointed by City Council and four (4) Ex-Officio Members. Directors work with local and state partners to provide technical assistance and financial opportunities with incentives, as available, that encourage quality growth and development while preserving Tybee Island’s unique architectural and community heritage.
Members
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
Maggie Wright
Main Street and DDA Coordinator
maggie.wright@cityoftybee.gov
Cassidi Kendrick
Communication & Outreach Director
cassidi.kendrick@cityoftybee.org
Michelle Owens
Assistant City Manager
michelle.owens@cityoftybee.org
Board Member Application
If you’re passionate about preserving Tybee’s unique charm, supporting local businesses, and helping shape the future of our community, consider getting involved with Tybee Island Main Street. While we may not have immediate openings, we welcome applications year-round for future opportunities. If you’re interested, please complete and submit the application below.
Agenda and Minutes
See all board related materials, including approved meeting minutes, on our WebLink archives.