Our Mission
Main Street of Perry's mission is to keep a thriving downtown through the collaboration of community and commerce. Our passion is supporting the experiences, quality of life, and historic preservation in the heart of Perry, Oklahoma.
Executive Director
Connie Smith
Connie Smith became the Executive Director of Main Street of Perry in June of 2020. She is a self-motivated marketing professional and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in implementing effective marketing strategies and campaigns.
Connie is a longtime Perry community member and values the small-town, rural living. She brings her career experience and unique perspective to lead, develop and improve the Main Street of Perry program, while finding new opportunities for community growth and outreach.
Board of Directors
Melanie McGuire - Chair
Charles Machine Works
Angie Drake - Vice Chair
Charles Machine Works
Amy Allen - Treasurer
First Bank & Trust Co.
Claudia Pannell - Secretary
Pannell Advisory Group
Danny Shade
4 The Sell of It
Kurt Andrews
Charles Machine Works
Holly McHughes
The Creator's Canvas
Maria Mack
Wee Maroons
Rick Arterberry
Exchange Bank
Shea Boschee
Noble Co. YMCA
Yvette Dow
First Bank & Trust Co.
YOMS
Youth on Main Street
Youth on Main Street (YOMS) is a committee of high school students who volunteer their time to help with events and projects that impact the historic preservation and economic revitalization of our downtown area and community.
VOLUNTEERS
We need you!
We always welcome volunteers to play a role in the Main Street program! We've got plenty of community activities, events, and projects that need helping hands. Serving as a volunteer to assist in improving our community provides that rewarding feeling and sense of Perry pride!
