About Us
Our Story
Delmar Main Street is excited to be one of three communities selected to pilot National Main Street programming in St.Louis.
With a focus on 4 Pillars to Economic Development: Organization, Designs, Promotion and Economic Vitality, the National Main Street programs have proved successful in preserving historic properties and generating funding opportunities that are reinvigorating business districts across the country.
Building a Stronger Delmar, Block by Block
Our Mission
The mission of Delmar Main Street is to bring sustainable economic development and historic preservation to the commercial corridor from the City Limit to Taylor. We work to strengthen local businesses, support community investment, and preserve the character of Delmar while helping the corridor grow as a vibrant, welcoming destination.
Our Values
Our values center around innovation, collaboration, advocacy, accessibility, vibrancy, and inclusivity. These principles guide how we partner with businesses, residents, and community stakeholders to support a corridor that feels connected, equitable, and full of opportunity for the people who live, work, visit, and invest here.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create people-centered places that promote entrepreneurship, equitable development, and long-term community pride along the Delmar corridor. Through historic preservation and strategic investment, we aim to reframe the narrative of Delmar into reimagined commercial districts that are vibrant, active, and built for shared success.
The 4 Pillar
Approach
The Main Street Approach™ offers community-based revitalization initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that is easily tailored to local conditions. The Main Street Approach helps communities get started with revitalization, and grows with them over time.
Our Team
Felice has joined Delmar Main Street as its first executive director, bringing her extensive experience in communication and community outreach to lead revitalization efforts along the Delmar Corridor.
Felice McClendon
Executive Director
Tonnie Glispie Smith is the President of Delmar Main Street and Chair of the Design Committee.
Tonnie Glispie-Smith
Board President
Lisa is the Director of Prevention Partnerships for St. Louis MHB.
Lisa Potts
Board Vice President
Robert “Bobby” Stewart is a proud St. Louisan. Born in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood and raised in University City, he has deep ties to community development.
Robert Stewart
Board Member
Bio coming soon
Stephanie Lewis
Board Member
Lakesha Mathis is the founding director of Greater St. Louis Inc.’s Diverse Business
Accelerator and Vice President of Strategy.
Lakesha Mathis
Board Member
Bio coming soon
Maxine Clark
Board Member
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Anjanette Washington
Board Member
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Tameka Stigers
Board Memer
Jennifer Scanlan is an experienced arts administrator and curator with a deep belief in the power of art to foster vibrant, inclusive communities.
Jennifer Scanlan
Board Member
Bio coming soon
Ashleigh Lennert
Board Member
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Vanita Thompson
Board Member
Reporting
Delmar Main Street measures progress through business support, investment attracted, events, partnerships, and community engagement. Our reporting tools provide clear insight into performance, priorities, and decisions shaping the Delmar Corridor.
