The running of the Downtown Market is the result of incredible teamwork. Here’s the team behind the work.
Mimi Fritz
President/CEO
Before becoming part of this project, Mimi spent ten years designing strong urban places for communities of people to live and have fun. As president and CEO of the Downtown Market, she is focused on creating a healthier food system that connects farmers, chefs, and consumers.
mimi@downtownmarketgr.com
Meggie Kwiatkowski, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources & Administration
Meggie is the Market’s one-person HR department! She leads many initiatives including recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, benefit administration, and so much more!
m.kwiatkowski@downtownmarketgr.com
Gary Kozak
Director of Facilities
Gary has worked in facilities/maintenance management for the last 20 years. He brings this expertise and knowhow to the Market along with a helpful attitude and can-do disposition.
g.kozak@downtownmarketgr.com
Jon Hankins
Director of Sales & Private Events
Jon brings with him 22+ years of non-profit business development and corporate fundraising know-how within community-based and higher education organizations. He leads the Private Events Team with this experience, and more!
j.hankins@downtownmarketgr.com
Ryan Brinkerhoff
Creative Manager
Ryan is about as creative as they come. With a strong focus on design, he leads the Market’s branding and visual communication through careful art direction and execution.
ryan@downtownmarketgr.com
Ryan Bolhuis
Culinary Operations Manager
Ryan Bolhuis is an award winning chef with more than 15 years of food industry experience creating sustainable and profitable food systems. He has a passion for making the Market into THE destination for food entrepreneurship.
r.bolhuis@downtownmarketgr.com
Karen Carpenter
Christkindl Markt General Manager
Experienced in coordinating large-scale events, Karen joins the Downtown Market team to execute the inaugural year of the Christkindl Markt
k.carpenter@downtownmarketgr.com
Mark Elliott
Business Operations Specialist
Mark adds some expert technical knowhow to the Market team. His role includes software implementation, IT administration, business operations, and much more!
mark@downtownmarketgr.com
Lydia Portillo
Office Manager
Lydia keeps the Admin Office in check and prepared for any needs a Market guest may have. She is detail-oriented with a generous helping of determination!
l.portillo@downtownmarketgr.com
Devin Rakowski
Lead Administrative Coordinator
Devin is a customer service expert with a passion for managing a variety of administrative processes and procedures. He welcomes guests with a smile and an answer to any question they have!
d.rakowski@downtownmarketgr.com
Grace Tiesma
Administrative Coordinator
Grace is here to greet any customer question with an informed answer. She assists the rest of the Administrative Office with day-to-day needs, providing knowledge and enthusiasm!
g.tiesma@downtownmarketgr.com
Ashley Marcangelo
Accounting Specialist
With 5+ years of experience working in administrative accounting, Ashley has a passion for numbers! She is in charge of making sure invoices are processed, budgets are met, and the Market’s day-to-day finances are working properly.
a.marcangelo@downtownmarketgr.com
Katie Clark
Events & Beverage Manager
Katie handles beverage services and staffing for all Market private events. She is in charge of making sure your event’s bar is well-staffed and your guests are well-served!
katie@downtownmarketgr.com
Alex Witulski
Event Coordinator
Alex fell in love with the wedding industry early on in her career and went on to become an official Certified Hospitality Supervisor with a degree in Event Management/Hospitality Services Administration. To say she is an event expert is an understatement!
a.witulski@downtownmarketgr.com
Sarah Barry
Event Coordinator
Sarah has a huge passion for events and bringing communities together! This makes her a perfect fit for coordinating our world class weddings and corporate get-togethers.
s.barry@downtownmarketgr.com
Jacob Cobb
Horticulturist
Jacob’s passion for plants started at a young age. He’s made a career out of it and now he’s a certified Master Gardener. The plants in the Market greenhouse are lucky to have him!
j.cobb@downtownmarketgr.com
Tyler Pruitt
Facilities Manager
Tyler supports the Market facilities team with his strong background in mechanical systems and repairs. He is committed to keeping everything in working order, night and day!
t.pruitt@downtownmarketgr.com
Trina Hughs
Facilities Supervisor
Trina is in charge of supervising our wonderful facilities staff! She takes pride in managing with a focus on kindness, respect, and expert knowhow.
t.hughs@downtownmarketgr.com
Ivan Cisneros
Porter
Asha Brown
Porter
Jessica Dorantes
Porter
Katrina Broome
Bartender
Oliana Omanchi
Bartender
Jackie Rozell
Bartender
Bri Outwater
Bartender
