Main Street Siloam Springs names new executive director

Main Street Siloam Springs announced Monday (May 11) that interim executive director Stacy Morris has been promoted to the job in a full-time role.

Morris has worked for the nonprofit for eight years and is the former manager of the Siloam Springs Farmers Market. She has lived in Siloam Springs for 30 years and worked in banking for 15 years before staying home to raise her children. She rejoined the workforce to help area farmers connect to their consumers through the farmers market.

“Stacy has such a passion for the community and the work that Main Street Siloam is doing,” said Kyle Dixon, president of Main Street Siloam Springs Board of Directors. “As a board, we are confident that she will be able to continue the great work already started and take the organization and downtown Siloam Springs to the next level.”

Morris has a background in finance and a vision for growth and will continue to focus on the mission of Main Street Siloam Springs to revitalize downtown, according to a news release.

“I am excited to step into the role of executive director,” Morris said. “I’ve enjoyed leading the farmers market and watching it grow into a thriving venue for local farmers and vendors and a fun gathering place for our community. It will be an honor to lead the organization into a new season, serve our downtown stakeholders and community and promote our historic downtown district as a destination you don’t want to miss.”

Main Street Siloam Springs was established in 1985 and is focused on downtown economic development, the cooperation and leadership of the businesses downtown and the continued improvement of the historic character of the area. The nonprofit is accredited by Main Street Arkansas, a branch of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.