Board of Directors & Staff

Jennifer’s personal mission is to live life through experiences and relationships that nurture creativity, life-long learning, and personal and professional growth. She is driven by a passion to continually advance Downtown Appleton forward. To do this she is active on many committees and with many organizations in the community and the state. She is a Board Member of Wisconsin Downtown Action Council, Arts Wisconsin and the Downtown Rotary Club.

Jennifer also serves as the Executive Director of Creative Downtown Appleton Inc., a new 501(c)3 that was formed to support the Appleton creative economy movement by enhancing the cultural and artistic environment through the development of opportunities for community access to arts, music and culture.

She has been dubbed “Problem Solver” by her staff!

Abby’s job is to promote Downtown Appleton and make everyone aware that Downtown Appleton is One Great Place! She enjoys working with the businesses to share what is new and wonderful about Downtown.

Djuanna knows the ins and outs of holding an event in Downtown Appleton. She has been the Farm Market Director for over 13 years and was recently certified by MIFMA and serves on the Wisconsin Farm Market Association Board. Djuanna looks forward to working with community minded businesses throughout the Fox Cities to continue to create opportunities for all to enjoy Downtown Appleton. Her favorite part of working at Appleton Downtown Inc. is working with such amazing people; co-workers, business owners, sponsors, and vendors.

Meghan is a born and raised Appleton resident and is no stranger to Downtown Appleton events! She has been a part of the Farm Market staff for over 9 years. Parades are in her blood as her Grandfather Bud, father Greg Otis, and now brother Corey Otis have served as parade chairman; not to mention Meghan has served on the committee for almost 15 years. She loves how much Downtown Appleton has to offer from great shopping, dining, and attractions. Meghan is excited to now play an even larger role in the events.