TAZEWELL TODAY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Irma Mitchell - Founder irma5oaks@gmail.com

Cara Spivey- President caraspivey@gmail.com

Alicia Bales-Vice President aliciabales5@gmail.com

Vanessa Williams- Secretary vwilliams.2021@yahoo.com

Nate Thomas- Treasurer jnt_78@yahoo.com

Karen Mulkey- Director klmulkey@carilionclinic.org

Pamela Woody- Director pwoody@tcpsva.org

Vince D’Amato- Director vdamato1@verizon.net

Wanda Partyka- Director anandafarm@yahoo.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EMILY COMBS DAVIS

director@tazewelltoday.com

276.385.1050

MAIN STREET COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE

Focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies in Tazewell.

Vince D’Amato & Cara Spivey- Committee Co-Chair’s

Leeanne Regon, Alicia Bales, Keisha Cole, Curtis Breeding, Shyrell Johnson, Karen Mulkey

DESIGN COMMITTEE

Supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart in Tazewell.

Alicia Bales- Committee Chair

Donny Pruitt, Susan Reeves, Josh Thompson, Cara Spivey, Wanda Partyka, Sydnei Tatum, Laura Hunt, Sarah Romeo, Rachel Bowman, Shyrell Johnson, Nate Thomas, Tessa Ferrall

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 Tazewell’s unique characteristics.

Vanessa Williams- Committee Chair

Karen Mulkey, Alicia Bales, Nate Thomas, Jake Laney, Jody Hazelwood, Beth Tackach, Erin Keene, Vince D’Amato, Sydnei Tatum, Freddie Smith, Mike Laney, Angela Leighton, Pam Woody, Jessica Hayes, Joe D’Amato, Ashleen Harris, Vanessa Williams, Tammy Arthur Rizzo, Bill Weeks, Natalie Blankenship, Shyrell Johnson, Tessa Farrell, Sandy Adair, Karlynne Metzger, Wanda Partyka, Andrew Hicks

ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

Involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort in Tazewell, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.

Cara Spivey- Committee Chair

Emily Davis, Alicia Bales, Nate Thomas, Pam Woody, Wanda Partyka, Vince D’Amato, Karen Mulkey