The following individuals and organizations made an investment in Downtown Frederick Partnership between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Their generous contributions make them a part of implementing great events and projects to ensure downtown’s continued vibrancy. Best of all, these investors bask in the satisfaction of knowing they are contributing to the vitality of Downtown Frederick.

Board of Directors

Downtown Frederick Partnership is guided by a Board of Directors, which is composed of Voting and Non-Voting Directors that include downtown business owners, professionals, residents, property owners, elected officials, and representatives from partnering organizations.

Officers

Carla Clarke, President

Derek McGee, Vice President

Chris Smariga, Secretary & Treasurer

Committee Chairpersons

Karyn Lovins., Design Chair

Sandy Dubay, Business Development Chair

Derek McGee, Organization Chair

Julie Kennedy, Promotion Co-chair

Marién Hornyak, Promotion Co-chair

Voting Directors

Jill Ascher

Chris Foreman

Becky Kaler

Chris Kline, Jr.

Kate Kuranda

Sean Norris

Kelly Russell

Cassie Senn Vaira

Carlo Serio

Nkem Wellington

Zakiya White

Non-voting Directors

Dave Ziedelis, Visit Frederick

Jennifer Gerlock, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

Gabriella Smith, Frederick Arts Council

Hailey Johnson, Celebrate Frederick

Kara Norman, Downtown Frederick Partnership

Michael Blue, Frederick County Council

Amanda Lee, County Office of Economic Development

Downtown Frederick Champions

Downtown Frederick Leadership Circle

The Partnership Club

Grantors

Ausherman Family Foundation

The City of Frederick

Delaplaine Foundation

Frederick Arts Council

Frederick County, MD

Keep America Beautiful

Keep Maryland Beautiful

Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

Maryland Department of Transportation

Maryland Environmental Trust

Maryland State Arts Council

Serini Foundation

Truist

Visit Frederick

Downtown Frederick Advocates

Ms Thiel Butner
Ms Arleen & Mr Steve Chafitz
Ms Kristi & Mr Matt Edens
Fawcett Family Partnership
Frederick Health System
Ms Lauren Kremers
Ms Lucy Hogan
Leidos
Mackintosh Inc., Realtors
Ms Mary Fran & Mr Jack McShea
Miles & Stockbridge
Ms Yvonne & Mr Jim Reinsch
Ms Saule & Mr Chris Smariga
Mr Daniel Sipe
Wegmans

Downtown Frederick Fans

A Lit’le Irish, Too
Ms Dorinne Armstrong
Audio Video Group
Café Anglais
Capacity Building Solutions
Ms Amanda Cott
Mr Timothy Custer
Ms Krista & Mr BJ Davisson
Ec’clectibles
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ms Betsy & Mr Robert Fisher
Frederick Land & Home
Ms Kari & Mr John Gang
Ms Helen & Mr Ted Gregory
Ms Jennifer & Mr John Grove
Ms Beth Gura
Dr Cynthia Hindman
& Dr Paul Feinberg
InBloom Jewelry
Mr Jim Lynch
Magpie Market
Ms Mary & Mr Larry Marsh
McClintock Distilling Company
Ms Tracey & Mr Bud McPherson
Natural Fusion Hair Studio
North End Cleaners
Mr Richard Pante
Peace
Platinum PR
Radcliffe Realty
Mr Albert Riffle
Mr Scott Riffle
Ms Sheila & Mr Michael Schaden
Ms Barbara Starr
Ms Julia & Mr Jim Schaeffer
Smoketown Creekside
Thacher & Rye
The Orchard
Up On Market
Ms Madonna & Mr John Vitarello
Yaneth Reyes LLC
Zavos Architecture

Bring A Broom Saturday

City of Frederick
Grant County Mulch
Frederick County Health
Department – Tobacco
Free Frederick
Oldetowne Landscape Architects
T-Mobile

Competitive Edge

City of Frederick Department
of Economic Development
PNC Bank

First Saturday

T-Mobile

Small Business Resiliency Series

Delaplaine Foundation
City of Frederick Department
of Economic Development
Frederick County Office of
Economic Development
Fraternal Order of Police,
Francis Scott Key
Lodge # 91
Sandy Spring Bank
Serini Foundation
Truist Foundation

Downtown Frederick Promoters

Ms Jill & Mr Jack Ascher
Ms Eleanor & Mr Hunt Bowers
Candy Kitchen
Ms Carla & Mr Seth Clarke
DISTRICT Arts
Dream House Furniture &
Design, LLC
Ms Peggy Dufour
Earthly Elements
Frederick Brick Works
Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream
Frederick Lumber Co
Ms Suzanne & Mr Mark Friis
HR Answerbox
Ms Kate Kuranda
Law for Parents
Law Office of
Scott A. Morrison, P.A.
Law Offices of McCurdy,
Dean & Graditor, LLC
MacRo Ltd
Molly’s Meanderings
Ms Rose Marie Myers
Powell, LLC
Shab Row Tea Emporium
Spin the Bottle
The Family Heritage
Trust Company
The Kitchenette
The Pasta Palette
Varner & Goundry, P.C.
Warner Commercial
Ms Jan & Mr Joe Welty

Downtown Frederick Supporters

Alice Orzechowski, CPA
Ms Sue & Mr Dick Basford
Belleza Hair & Nail Studio
Curious Iguana
Ms Diane & Mr Maurice Daugherty
Mr John Day & Mr Peter Brehm
Dolan Media Management
Evangelical Reformed United
Church of Christ
Ms Kimberly & Mr Fred Genau
Ms Patti & Mr Tal Hart
Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
Juliet’s Market
Ms Kate McDermott
Ms Sandy & Mr Dennis Murphy
Ms Cynthia & Mr Russ Olson
Ms Margray & Mr William Poulin
Ms Jeanie & Mr Clarence Reeder
Sky’s The Limit
Ms Patricia Szymanski
Text Design Inc
Welcome Home Realty Group

2021 Alive @ Five

DARCARS Toyota of Frederick & WLR Automotive Group, presenting

LEVEL ONE
Audio Video Group
Brewer’s Alley
FoodPRO
Innovative, Inc.
Key 103.1 / 106.9 The Eagle
LSWG
M&T Bank
Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
Rotary Club of Frederick
Truist

LEVEL THREE
Beckley’s RVs
Beer Around Frederick
Edgewater Federal Solutions
FCB Bank
Frederick County Health Department – Think Before You Drink
Morgan-Keller Construction
Four Points Group at Morgan Stanley
Ruppert Properties
Sandy Spring Bank
St. John Properties

IN-KIND
Benefactor Eventers
Comcast
Frederick Keys
The Frederick News-Post
Imagination Center
Minuteman Press
Postern
Rosedale Ice
Sweet Home Marketing

BEER, FOOD & WINE
Boxcar Burgers
Brewer’s Alley
In10se BBQ
Irie Eats
Olde Mother Brewing
Pop-Up Poutine
Smoketown Beer
Steinhardt Brewing
Taco Daddy
The Tasting Room

Upcoming Downtown Events

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Board of Directors

Officers

Committee Chairpersons

Voting Directors

Non-voting Directors

Downtown Frederick Champions

Downtown Frederick Leadership Circle

The Partnership Club

Grantors

Ausherman Family Foundation

The City of Frederick

Delaplaine Foundation

Frederick Arts Council

Frederick County, MD

Keep America Beautiful

Keep Maryland Beautiful

Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

Maryland Department of Transportation

Maryland Environmental Trust

Maryland State Arts Council

Serini Foundation

Truist

Visit Frederick

Downtown Frederick Advocates

Downtown Frederick Fans

Downtown Frederick Friends

Bring A Broom Saturday

Competitive Edge

First Saturday

Small Business Resiliency Series

Downtown Frederick Promoters

Downtown Frederick Supporters

2021 Alive @ Five

Friends of Alive @ Five

Upcoming Downtown Events

Julie Vos Truck Show @ Creme de la Creme

72 Film Fest

Lifespan of a Fact @ Maryland Ensemble Theater

The Rainbow Fish Musical @ Maryland Ensemble Theater

Fall Fest @ The Premier Group of Long & Foster Real Estate

“FOOD FOR THOUGHT”, a Juried Themed Exhibition @ DISTRICT Arts

Camp Cocktails Fall Spotlight @ Relish Decor

Frederick City Market

Post-Fire Relief Fundraiser @ FAC’s Sky Stage

Classic Albums Live – THE EAGLES Greatest Hits

Maryland Writer’s Association Presents Literature Night @ FAC’s Sky Stage

Wonder Book Classic Film Series: Frankenstein (1931)

Open Mic Night hosted by FAME @ FAC’s Sky Stage

Oleta Adams

Swedish Sponge Demonstration @ Relish Decor

Movie on the Big “Scream” Hocus Pocus @ Carroll Creek Amphitheater

A Tribute to Blaine Hoffman Karaoke Brunch @ Bushwaller’s Pub

Storytime in the Heritage Garden @ Heritage Frederick

Portfolio Development Workshop @ FAC

Salsa Under the Stars @ FAC’s Sky Stage

Each year, the Partnership tackles strategic initiatives to bring more residents and employees to Downtown Frederick, offers an exciting season of events and works closely with downtown businesses and partners to continue to strengthen and improve Downtown Frederick.