About Downtown Springdale
History
The story of the revitalization of downtown Springdale began nearly 30 years ago with an eye on what’s possible. Dozens of people came together over the years to breathe life into downtown. Sidewalks & signage were built. Clean-ups were planned and trees were planted. Old buildings were torn down. Spacious parks and trails were developed. Store fronts were restored. With ingenuity, creativity, teamwork and a whole lot of grit and heart, our downtown has become a place to gather. A place for people to shop, to eat, stroll, bike & to be in community.
“The first thing we had to do was imagine we could change.”
WALTER TURNBOW
Mission
Downtown Springdale is a nonprofit that was formed in 2011 with a mission to promote a vibrant Downtown Springdale. We focus on activating our spaces, cultivating relationships within our downtown & creating events unique to Springdale that bring the community together. We want everyone to feel safe and right at home when visiting downtown Springdale.
Pictured here is Stroll the Atolls presented by Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese.
Our Team
Our team is small and mighty..and we’re adding to it!
We’re hiring a Development Director!
We’re hiring a Marketing & Communications Director!
Behind this team is a community of volunteers, sponsors, and business partners who advocate for Springdale and are committed to creating and sustaining a dynamic downtown.
Jill Dabbs
Executive Director
Amy Drummonds
Events Coordinator
Kat Wilson
Events Director
Kyra Ramsey
Marketing Director
Laura Parsley
Administrative Assistant
Natalie Herrera
Events Marketing Coordinator
Our Board of Directors has a passion for this downtown and is instrumental in advocating for and promoting its growth.
Dina Wood, President EVP/Chief Advancement Officer, United Way of NWA
Sandy Nickerson, Vice President Senior Program Officer, Walton Personal Philanthropy Group
Jordan Garner, Secretary
Tyson Family FoundationMarcus Parsons, Treasurer Program Manager, RevUnit
Jeffro Brown Downtown Business Owner, The Odd Soul
Jim Crouch
Attorney & Partner, Crouch, Harwell, Fryar & FernerRodrigo Salas
Executive Director, Entrepreneurship for AllAdriana Torres SVP, Loan Servicing/Operations Manager, Legacy National Bank
Lauren Harris
Owner/Operator, Harris Insurance and Financial Services
Julie Shook EVP, Sales Manager, Arvest Bank
Andrea Allen Co-Founder, Onyx Coffee Lab
Sarah Hegi Customer Development Manager, The Mars Agency
Stephanie Takamaru Program Manager, Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese
Lulu Peredo
Ex-Officio
Amber Perrodin, CACHE
Patsy Christie, Planning Director, City of Springdale
Lydia Corbell, Director of Programs, The Jones Center
Randall Harriman, City Council
Mayor Doug Sprouse, City of Springdale
Bill Rogers, President and CEO, Springdale Chamber of Commerce
Trent Jones, Springdale School District & Arts One Presents
Rick Culver, Executive Director, Rodeo of the Ozarks
Grants
Downtown Springdale Alliance awards funding to projects that strengthen and enhance our downtown. Most recently Downtown Springdale Alliance accepted grants for the Downtown Springdale Mural Matching Grant Program. The grant supported seven artists to create murals in our downtown. More information on our downtown murals.
Currently there are no grant applications open.