Although Chris only moved to Brooksville in 2021, he has been visiting it for decades. He is a mental health therapist by trade and a historic preservationist by passion. His spare time is spent renovating his over 100-year-old home in our Brooksville Avenue Historic District and in photographing our city. Chris shares his home with four cats that came with the house. His favorite BMS program is Christmas on Main, which he can walk to as it is just a couple of blocks from his home.

Jody first came to Brooksville in the 1980s when her parents bought a home here and then moved here herself in 1999. Jody's career for many years involved serving in local government finance/administration but has most recently begun working for Edmunds GovTech as a Customer Support Specialist Level III providing financial software support to governmental clients around the country.

Jody loves both national and international travel, but also very much enjoys fishing locally on their boat and spending time outdoors on the Adventure Coast with her husband Brent, three adult sons, 2 grandchildren, and their sweet dog Molly. Christmas on Main Street events are her favorite BMS-hosted activities; she loves the physical transformation of the downtown as well as the joy the activities bring to all those who attend.

Amanda was raised in rural Northwest Indiana near Chicago. Early in life, Amanda was exposed to the concept of public service as her grandfather and other family members served the State of Indiana in various elected roles. She moved to Florida with her husband in 2011. Over the next several years, Amanda quickly noticed Brooksville Main Street partnering with the City of Brooksville, Hernando County, and local businesses to enrich the community. She wanted to be part of that, so she started volunteering for BMS in different capacities. She saw a call out for board members and applied. Amanda joined the Brooksville Main Street Board of Directors in 2021.

Amanda currently works full-time as a public school teacher at Brooksville Elementary School. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 99 and serves on the City of Brooksville’s Parks and Recreation and Beautification Boards. “I donate my time and talent to Brooksville Main Street because I want my son and our community’s kids to be proud of their hometown. There’s something special about Brooksville and I have no doubt that Brooksville Main Street is and will play a key role in fostering Brooksville’s success.”

Monica Gonzalez

Mandi is a dynamic force in the music and entertainment industry with a profound love for small towns and historic buildings.

While in Nashville, she took her love for music and culture to the next level by founding Mandolin Entertainment, a venture where she worked closely with acclaimed artists and continued to make a mark in the industry. Her experiences in Nashville only deepened her affection for the rich history and unique architecture found in the city's historic buildings.

After returning to Florida in 2018, Mandi embraced motherhood, and small-town life while falling in love with historic preservation.

Mandi's expertise spans management, branding, public relations, and event management, making her a respected figure in the industry. Her unique blend of professional acumen and heartfelt appreciation for the beauty of small towns and historic buildings sets her apart as a dynamic and multifaceted individual in the world of music and entertainment.

Lee has been involved in the city since 1998, living downtown and running a BMS district business, Downtown Loser, with her spouse, Celeste. They have four adult children, six grandchildren, and two dogs Sophie and Coco. Lee likes playing the ukulele and pickleball, and also enjoys traveling and photography. Her favorite BMS program is Friday Night Live (which takes place in Hernando Park so she could play pickleball or play the ukulele or take photos while she enjoys the concert)!

Barbara came to Brooksville in 1966 when she married her husband, Steve. He worked at HHS as Band Director and she taught Chorus for many years, but when they retired, they took over the local radio station. They’ve expanded that to three stations over the years, and in her spare time, Barbara managed the inaugural BMS Promotion Committee and single-handedly raised $46,000 for our holiday decorations. That makes the December activities Barbara’s favorite BMS program and she loves watching how much people enjoy downtown during that time.

Daniel has lived in Brooksville since 1992 and owns and manages Mountaineer Coffee with his wife Darby. Their four bright and adorable children are often helping in the shop, or at least sampling beverages or pop tart pastries. Daniel loves traveling and working on cars. He is often tinkering on his very recognizable VW bus, a well-loved vehicle that the family has taken around the country. His favorite program is the Christmas Tree Lighting, and Mountaineer is swamped with happy faces from start to finish at that event.

Jennifer has been in Brooksville since 1986, with a few years in the middle spent in Wyoming. She is Managing Partner at Hogan Law Firm.. She is always willing to lend a hand unless the Tampa Lightning is playing - then we have to wait! Jennifer most enjoys our Christmas on Main Tree Lighting and organizing kids’ activities in the Hogan garage during BMS events.

Born in Tampa Bay and exclusively raised in Brooksville, Jimmie Ray is that rare Florida native! His family has been here in Brooksville for nearly 100 years. He has a huge passion for helping others and always has. He currently is a Florida Realtor with Century 21 Alliance Realty and the Rodgers Group here in Hernando County. He loves God, his family, and the beach! He is an accomplished equestrian huntsman and has a compassion for animals, especially horses. He has a flair for the arts and city life.

Allisa has lived in Brooksville since she was 8 years old with her parents and sisters. She and her mom opened Swap-n-Shop in the BMS district and she founded, The Heart of Brooksville, a downtown business association. Allisa’s leadership in that group changed the culture to one of cooperation and collaboration, setting the stage for the adoption of the Main Street program. Allisa is the founder of Roots Creative Co. where she finds joy in creating meaningful content and one-of-a-kind experiences for local businesses. She has a passion for art, nature, and people. Because of her love for art and community, her favorite BMS program is the Mobile Mural Program she developed with her friend, Jessica Knutila.

Barry started coming to Brooksville when he joined the Brooksville Housing Authority (its youngest member at age 21) in 2019. A fellow board member recommended he get involved with BMS, so he brought his enthusiastic energy to Design, Organization, and Promotion Committees. A graphic designer with his business DaBarr Design, Barry created the new BMS logo and most of our marketing materials for the last year. Barry loves sports and hanging out downtown. He always makes time to be a part of BMS events and is even kind enough to pencil us in his schedule during one of his favorite tournaments– March Madness. Barry might tell you Mobile Mural Program & FNL are his favorites, but if you know him, you know that ever BMS program is his favorite.

Nikki has been in Hernando County 24 years and been involved with anything Brooksville for the last 11 years when while she worked for Hernando County Parks and Recreation. She has worked with Brooksville Main Street and other organizations to better our small community. Since her departure from Hernando County, she has stayed on and worked closely with our promotions committee and is now chair of our promotions committee since our transition of staff. Nikki has a love for anything Brooksville and wants to see our little community succeed.