Sells the image of downtown by marketing the unique characteristics of downtown to shoppers, investors, new businesses and visitors.  Our strategy; a positive image through advertising, retail promotion activity, special events and marketing campaigns carried out by committee and other volunteers.

The Promotions Committee meets every other Thursday at 8:30 am in the DLSMS Office.  Contact Stacy Brandt for more information:

Current Projects and Events Include:

• Holiday Open House
• Sparkle Holiday Shopping Campaign
• Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
• The Bunny Hop
• Spring Open House

Committee Members:
Rob Binney: Grider Home Group
Chuck Denton: Doherty & Sullivan’s
Diane Forte, Chair: Dean’s Trophies
Shannon Fossnight: Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa
Bob Glaser: Summit Bank of Kansas City
Elizabeth Little: Finishings for Her
Diane Mohn: Finishings for Her
Patsy Champagne: Champagne Baby
John Ohrazda: Lee’s Summit Airport
Jet Pabst: A Thyme for Everything
Mary Pechar: Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa
Amy Robertson: Cameron’s Home Furnishings
Patsy Champagne: Champaign Baby
Sherry Shackles: The Living Stone
Connie Smith: Excel Bank
Stacy Brandt: DLSMS Staff
John Beaudoin: Lee's Summit Journal
Sue Tominia: Cameron’s Home Furnishings
Joi Tydings: Teeth Whitening Studio

Works to encourage appropriate aesthetics in the downtown; e.g. appropriate building rehabs, and in fill design; downtown cleanliness. Capitalizing on downtown assets- such as historic buildings.  Creating an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signs, sidewalks, streetlights, and landscaping.

The Design Committee meets the second Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at The Whistle Stop Coffee Shop, 227 SE Main.  Contact Jeanine Rann for more information:

Current Projects:

• Wayfinding
• Local Historic District Designation
• Appropriate Use of Old Homes Group Grant Funds
• Downtown Banner Program

Committee Members:
Bob Bushyhead, Chair: Downtown Resident, Architect
Christine Bushyhead: Downtown Resident
Brad Culbertson: Culbertson Properties
Chuck Denton: Doherty & Sullivan’s Irish Goods
Greg Foss: City of Lee’s Summit
Billy Hammerly: Meyer Companies, Inc.
Jeanine Rann: DLSMS Staff
Drayton Riley: State Farm Insurance
Sarah Shore: DLSMS Staff
Kathy Smith: Summit East Apartments

Works to identify new market opportunities for the downtown, find new uses for historic commercial buildings, and stimulate investment in property.  Also assists with business expansion and recruitment.

The Economic Restructuring Committee meets one Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm at the DLSMS office.  Contact Jeanine Rann for more information:

Current Projects:

• Downtown Loft Tour
• Support & Marketing of Façade & Corridor Enhancement Program (FACE)
• Tax Credit Seminars
• Development of Public Survey

Committee Members:
Matt Baird: Paradise Park
Greg Foss: City of Lee’s Summit
Gary Fruits, Chair: Board Member
Fred Perry: Excel Bank
Trisha Drape: Aircraft Electronics Association
Jason Norbury: Law Offices Of Jason Norbury, PC
Jeanine Rann: DLSMS Staff
Ryan Smarr: Baston Mike Keith Insurance

Gets everyone working toward the same goal. Builds consensus and cooperation among the groups that have an important stake in the district.  Works to recruit volunteers, gives input on organizational structure and helps to build strong committees.

The Organization Committee meets on an as needed basis.  Contact Jeanine Rann for more information:

Current Projects:

• Community Improvement District Exploration
• Budget Oversight
• Board Retreat
• Quarterly & Annual Meeting Coordination
• Volunteer Recognition

Committee Members:
Rob Binney, Chair: Grider Home Group
Brad Culbertson, Co-Chair: Culbertson Properties
Gary Fruits: Board Member
Jeanine Rann: DLSMS Staff
Paul Schwartz: Paul Schwartz, CPA
Sarah Shore: DLSMS Staff
Kathy Smith: Summit East Apartments
Steve Tominia: Cameron’s Home Furnishings

Piccadilly Gala: A ladies night out and auction event.
Meets monthly February through September at DLSMS Office.
Contact for more information.
Committee Members:
Dinah Lambert: Chartwell Realty
Shannon Fossnight: Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa
Laura Kisner: Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa
Trisha Goodale: Arbonne International
Kelly Manning: M&I Bank
Deandra Meyers
Sage Norbury: Summit Accupuncture Services
Donna Vaughn: Waldo Pizza
Jan Simonelli: PhotoMementos
DLSMS Staff

Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.
Meets every other week December through March.
Contact for more information.
Committee Members:
Laura & Dave Bagley: Residents, First Community Bank
Chuck Denton, Co-Chair: Doherty & Sullivan’s Irish Goods
LaVena Farmer: Downtown Resident
Mary Guthrie: Giant Step
Mary Pechar, Co-Chair: Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa
Connie Smith: Excel Bank
Faith Taylor: Downtown Resident
Stacy Brandt: DLSMS Staff
Rob Binney: Grider Home Group

Downtown Days: Community festival the first weekend in June.
Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at DLSMS office.
Contact for more information.
Committee Members:
Rob Binney: Grider Home Group
Scott DeVouton: DeVouton, LLC
Dave Eames: Downtown Resident
Michael Nagles: MyWebTechGurus.Com
Doug Anderson: Tri-color Supply
Fred Liggett: ION Television
Ryan Smarr: Mike Kieth Insurance
Chris Flory: Resident
Gary Fruits, Chair: Board Member
John Kelly: Jerry’s Bait Shop
Tim Nord: Resident
Angela Padilla: Jerry’s Bait Shop
Mary Pechar: Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa
Kevin Reaves: Lee’s Summit Police Department
Linda Wallis: Longview Community College
DLSMS Staff

Farmer’s Market Coordinating Committee: This committee approves new applications and makes sure the market continues to run smoothly.
Meets the second Monday every month at 8:00 am at the DLSMS office.
Contact for more information.
Committee Members:
Vicky Albright: Homemade Gourmet
Dan Conger: Wholesaler
Bob Jones: Farmer
Karen Velez: Farmer
Jim Watrous: Farmer
Stacy Brandt: DLSMS Staff
Jeanine Rann: DLSMS Staff