About us
Heart of Tyler is a nonprofit that gives you ways to be a part of downtown’s
economy
, events
, and upkeep
.
…because when downtown thrives, so does Tyler.
Tending the heart of Tyler for over 30 years
Since 1990, Heart of Tyler has worked to ensure that downtown Tyler doesn’t just survive, but shines. From restoring the Cotton Belt Depot to championing public art and community events, we’ve joined forces with the community to spark progress and liveliness downtown.
Practically, that looks like giving you ways to show up for downtown events, support local businesses, and spruce up the Square.
Check out our work below.
People, Projects, and Places
Meet our Leadership
LINDSAY DURR
Director (Heart of Tyler)
Executive Board
CASSIE HOLLENSHEAD
President (Fair Oil)
MARY ALICE GUIDRY
President-Elect (Tyler Economic Development Counsel)
ANDY BERGFELD
Past President (Bergfeld Realty Company)
AJ EVANS
Treasurer (Prothro Wilhemi & Company)
CARLEEN DARK-BAYS
Secretary
Board Members
MELISSA BENNETT
Sister2Sister Cookies
CAMERON COOPER
Regions Bank
TIFFANY GILLIAM
Greyhound Inn
STEPHEN FLOURNOY
Hoar Construction
ANNIE GILSTRAP
ETX Brewing
SARAH HALL
Fair Oil
TARA HAYS
Tyler Economic Development Council
MEG MATUS
Rotolo’s Pizzeria
BETHANY MENDOZA
Southside Bank
KATIE SMITH
Vera Bank
NOLAN SMITH
Smith Legal
PATRICK WOODS
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott
BRANDY ZIEGLER
Fitzpatrick Architects