Executive Director of Main Street Medina
George is a 15-year resident of Medina with bachelor’s degrees in marketing and graphic design. Retired from FirstEnergy in 2018 after 38 years, George was hired by Main Street Medina in 2018 as Project Manager for the new South Town District prior to becoming Executive Director in 2022.
Learn how Main Street Medina transformed an underused commercial lot and created a welcoming public space with amenities and art that beautified a highly visible corner of the city. The session will walk through the process from concept to completion, discussing the importance of City and property-owner collaboration, assembling a diversely skilled team, launching a visionary fundraising campaign, and building vendor relationships. In addition, information will be shared on running a public call for artwork and installing a banner-style mural. Walk away with practical lessons learned and inspiration to beautify underutilized spaces in your own downtown.