Board of Directors
Main Street Ottumwa is proud to have a diverse working Board of Directors who are dedicated to making downtown thrive.
President

Claudia Gates
Branch Manager
US Bank
Organization Committee Chair
Vice President

Holly Berg
Executive Director
Rippling Waters
Organization Committee
Secretary

Blaire Siems
Executive Director
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at
William Penn
Treasurer

AJ Gevock
Real Estate Agent
ReMax Pride
Economic Vitality Committee Chair
Board Members

Connie Ferguson
Retired Business Owner
Design Committee Chair

Kari Wheaton Rupe
Family Planning Coordinator
River Hills Community Health Center
Promotions Committee

Tricia Smith
Business/Property Owner
Owl's Nest Bar & Grill
Business Promotions Chair
.jpg)
Cara Galloway
Coordinator, Ottumwa CASA
City Council Member
Promotions Committee

Marc Roe
Executive Director,
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress
City Council Member
Meet The Team

Fred Zesiger
Director, Main Street Ottumwa

Lindsey Newland
Marketing and Business Specialist

Jason Bolinger
Social Media Specialist

Sue Smith
Downtown Maintenance Specialist

Bobbie Washington
Downtown Maintenance Specialist