Ocala Main Street | About our organization

What is Ocala Main Street?

Ocala Main Street (OMS) is our community’s program for improving and maintaining the heart of our community. OMS is more than a merchant’s or business association – it is a volunteer driven, nonprofit organization working to revitalize downtown Ocala. Officially designated as one of the first five Main Street communities in Florida in 1985, OMS employs the National Main Street 4-Point Approach to downtown revitalization.

What is the 4-Point Approach?

Organization

Laura McCormick

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

Promotion

Brittany Bishop

Positions the downtown district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.

Design

Ken Smith

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

Economic Vitality

Tim Rogers

Help the downtown district reposition their districts economy through market-driven business retention & development strategies.

How is the program funded?

The most successful Main Street programs are those that receive support – both financial and volunteer – from a broad base of community stakeholders.

Thank you for your interest in OMS and the future vitality of downtown Ocala as it becomes a stronger core of this beautiful town. Ready to get involved? Please consider partnering with us or volunteer some of your time!

Board of Directors:

Meet our Board of Directors! Photo Credit: Andrew Garr/ The Garrs

Angie Lester

President
The Boyd Group

Ted Schatt

Vice-President
Schatt & McGraw

Brittany Bishop

Secretary
Brittany Bishop Photography

Tim Rogers

Treasurer
Anchor Accounting Services

Barbara Fitos

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Ken Smith

Foundation Services of Central Florida

Tito Comas

Grafito

Pamela Calero Wardell

Reilly Arts Center

Tom Ingram

Northstar Financial Group

Advisory Board

Tom McDonald

Past President
Infinite Ale Work / Pi on Broadway

Angie Lewis

Immediate Past President
Angie Lewis State Farm

Bryce Peek

Past President
The Boyd Group

Executive Director

Leighton Okus

Ocala Main Street

leigh[email protected] | 352.421.0047

Meeting Dates

Please email your committee chair for the upcoming meeting dates.

Organization Committee

Laura McCormick

Design Committee

Ken Smith

Promotion Committee

Brittany Bishop

Economic Vitality Committee

Tim Rogers