LEADERSHIP IN DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE
Leadership and decision-making for Downtown Melbourne governs as Melbourne Main Street, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing and enhancing the economic growth of the district. Get to know the Melbourne Main Street Board of Directors and committed team.
MELBOURNE MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Albert (Bert) Luer
BOARD CHAIR 2023-PRESENT, DIRECTOR, 2020-PRESENT
Albert (Bert) Luer is Vice President of Bulk Express Transport, Inc., a Miami based trucking company. He is a native Floridian, raised in Sarasota, a graduate of the University of Florida, and a resident for most of his adult life in South Florida. His interests include historic preservation, environmental stewardship, and lots of yard work. He is the father of four adult children. Mr. Luer moved to Melbourne in December, 2017, and resides just to the south of downtown in an historical home overlooking the Indian River.
Bert is intrigued by the potential of Historic Downtown Melbourne to become a thriving residential and commercial center for Florida’s Space Coast.
Cassandra Hartford
VICE-CHAIR, 2023-PRESENT, DIRECTOR, 2021-PRESENT
Cassandra Hartford is a distinguished professional with years of experience in real estate and client relations. Currently, Cassandra occupies many roles that allow her to utilize her exceptional skill set to its fullest potential.
As a Real Estate Advisor, Cassandra aims to be a beacon of knowledge and guidance for all of her clients. Cassandra specializes in a variety of asset classes; anything from residential real estate, to commercial real estate, investment portfolios, and development. She is well-known for her dedication and unwavering commitment to each individual. Over the years, Cassandra has developed an ever-expanding network and continues to build lasting relationships with many loyal clients. As a passionate professional, Cassandra takes pride in staying up-to-date with current market trends. Her natural interest in real estate and innate desire to help others can be directly attributed to her stellar reputation and track record.
In her free time, Cassandra loves spending time with her family, tending to her Koi Fish, or catching a local music or comedy show. She also enjoys Improv Acting and giving back to her community.
Alexis McGuire
SECRETARY, 2021-PRESENT; DIRECTOR, 2018-PRESENT
Alexis McGuire is the Chief Executive Officer of Nationwide Medical Licensing (NML) and a property owner in Downtown Melbourne. NML assists healthcare providers with obtaining and maintaining their state licenses nationwide. She made a significant purpose of serving their providers with a shield to those who take refuge and put their trust in the organization. New opportunities evolved when Alexis changed the standards for NML’s success and recovered achievement by increasing NML’s growth sales by 2 million dollars in five (5) years.
She values her community and regularly volunteers at local public events, including her most considerable project work with “Toys for Kids.” Alexis and her husband, Dylan, and son, enjoy all that Downtown offers — from boutique shops and restaurants — to somewhere fun to go on the weekends with friends and family. Alexis also serves on the Board of Directors for the Melbourne Regional Chamber.
Terry Locke
TREASURER, 2021-PRESENT; DIRECTOR, 2020-PRESENT
Terry Locke, Assistant Vice President with TD Bank in Melbourne, works with his team to help individuals and businesses achieve financial security. Being involved in the community is important to Terry and he currently serves as Vice Chair for Promise in Brevard, supporting individuals with special needs with housing, employment, life skills and live as independently as possible. His past service includes Treasurer for the HBCA and AAPR of Satellite Beach. Mr. Locke loves the relaxed atmosphere of Downtown Melbourne and enjoys working with business owners to help them thrive.
Corey Runte
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, 2023-PRESENT;
DIRECTOR, 2019-PRESENT
Corey serves as Vice President – Preconstruction at Certified General Contractors, Inc., located in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Corey and his wife Krista reside in Melbourne Beach where he also serves as Town Commissioner. He is a member of the Space Coast Gator Club, ENGAGE Young Professionals and 321Millennials. Corey has a passion for the redevelopment of Downtown Melbourne and brings a unique and vibrant perspective to the board.
John Frazier, Jr.
LEGAL COUNSEL, 2021-PRESENT
John M. Frazier, Jr. is an attorney at Widerman Malek and he delivers a full range of litigation in both state and federal courts; including the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. His area of practice includes corporate litigation and transactions, complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation and transactions, and business representation. John advises business entities and individuals about nearly every legal aspect of operating a business or contractual matters.
John was born and raised in Melbourne and attended Melbourne High School including lettering in football and track. He sees all of the potential that exists in Melbourne and has a strong drive to become a part of the efforts to develop, improve, and revitalize Downtown Melbourne into a destination for families, tourist, businesses, and further economic development.
DIRECTORS
David Cable
DIRECTOR, 2020-PRESENT
David Cable is a multi-million dollar, full-service, realtor with RE/MAX Elite. Working with his team of trusted local business partners, he’s able to successfully fulfill his clients’ every need, from start to finish and beyond. In addition to supporting Brevard public schools, he is involved in several charities that are largely focused on funding women, children and animals. He is also actively involved in the community as an Executive Board member of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce and an active member of the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce. David and his wife, Wendy, live beachside in Indialantic.
Sara Hawks-Houston
DIRECTOR, 2020-PRESENT
Sara is the Owner and Agent of Sara Hawks-Houston State Farm in Viera. She is a Brevard County native and graduated from the University of Central Florida. Prior to opening her insurance business, she worked in pharmaceutical sales and operated her own marketing and PR business. She has been awarded numerous accolades from State Farm and finished #3 in the Nation of all new agents during her first year in business. She is currently listed as one of the top 3% of all agents in the Nation. Sara is deeply committed to her community and gives back in a variety of ways. She has an affinity for Downtown Melbourne and loves the eclectic offerings of the small businesses and restaurants.
Lory Milton
DIRECTOR, 2023-PRESENT
Lory Milton is the current Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at Marine Bank and Trust.
She works closely with many small–business owners in the region building relationships to help business owners achieve their dreams.
Lory is a University of Central Florida graduate with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and a longtime resident of the Space Coast.
Growing up in Melbourne, Lory has enjoyed watching and being a part of the Space Coast’s growth and is excited for what the future holds for Downtown Melbourne.
Lory serves as PTO Vice President at her son’s school, is a Board Member of The Gift Angel Society, and enjoys volunteering with the Brevard Children’s Hunger Project.
Terry O’Grady
DIRECTOR, 2023-PRESENT
Mr. Terry O’Grady is a seasoned business owner with a master’s degree who owns several businesses, including two in Downtown Melbourne. You can find him wielding an axe at Lumber Jack’s Axe House in Downtown and at The Backyard in Palm Shores. Or you can test your wits by trying to find your way out at The Escape Room in the central district of Melbourne Main Street. He brings extensive experience in small business ownership and management.
As a board member, he is looking forward to developing the Downtown commerce community and enhancing security.
Erin Trauger
DIRECTOR, 2022-PRESENT
Erin is President of Trauger Consulting Engineers, Inc a Melbourne-based Civil Engineering design firm. She has nearly 20 years of local experience in Civil Engineering including due diligence, conceptual efforts, design/permitting, and construction administration of development.
Erin and her husband, Jim Trauger, work together at their consulting firm located in Downtown Melbourne. Their company project list includes commercial facilities, residential communities, industrial developments, and institutional improvements but additionally, Erin works on redevelopment projects for new updates and new life in Melbourne and other existing communities. Erin views these redevelopment projects as wildly beneficial for developed areas and enjoys being part of the community improvements. In the past, she served on the City of Melbourne Planning and Zoning board for six years and is excited to now be a small part of a great team that includes the Melbourne Main Street Board. Her hopes are to serve and help further successes in an already thriving Downtown Melbourne.
Whitney Waite
DIRECTOR, 2023-PRESENT
Whitney Waite, the owner of The 5 W’s Strategic Communications, is located in the 1900 Building in Downtown Melbourne. She brings a professional background in providing strategic communications, public relations, and advertising services and is now focusing on meeting the market demand for high-quality, affordable, outsourced, written content across all industries. Whitney loves being in the Harbor City and enjoys sailing and boating out of the Eau Gallie and Melbourne Yacht Clubs.
She hopes to enhance the Downtown Melbourne community and protect its uniqueness.
Marti Watts
DIRECTOR, 2020-PRESENT
Marti is a Vice President at BRPH, a Melbourne based architecture, engineering, and construction services firm. Prior to moving here in 2017, Marti’s diverse background in landscape architecture and project management provided opportunities in land development, master planning, park design, streetscapes & urban design across the southeast. Marti currently leads one of the largest markets for BRPH working with eight regional offices to support clients and projects across the United States.
Jason Williams
DIRECTOR, 2021-PRESENT
Jason Williams is the Chief Executive Officer and a Co-Founder of Cromulence LLC. Cromulence is a growing high technology business with primary offices located in Downtown Melbourne, Florida that specializes in cybersecurity capabilities and services for national defense.
Jason, a Melbourne native, is inspired by the potential to vitalize and enhance the Downtown Melbourne area and attract high tech industry and technology startups. He has seen firsthand the growth of Melbourne and the Space Coast as a hub for high tech industry, aerospace, and defense and wants to see the downtown area lead as a mixed-use area for employers, restaurants, and retail businesses.
Jordan Williams
DIRECTOR, 2023-PRESENT
Jordan Williams owns Tangled Rose, a women’s clothing and accessory boutique in Downtown Melbourne and Cocoa Village. She has a special affinity for downtowns and will be bringing her fresh perspective and vision for social media marketing, content development, and event planning to the Board of Directors.
Jordan is looking forward to marketing DTMB as a destination for shopping, playing, and exploring while making deeper connections with the other businesses in Downtown Melbourne.
Kim Agee
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 2020-PRESENT, EX-OFFICIO
Kim Agee is a highly skilled community and economic development strategist and the current Executive Director of Melbourne Main Street. She is an experienced connector of ideas and people and is passionate about developing relationships within the business community that achieve success. Kim is a Past Board Chair of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the Board of Directors and Governance Committee, a member of CivMil, LEAD Brevard, the Junior League of South Brevard, and the City of Melbourne’s Homeless Stakeholders committee.
Born and raised in Melbourne with deep family ties, Agee’s passion is her community. She loves putting her energy, dedication, and experience to work building Melbourne Main Street’s mission to strengthen the businesses in Downtown Melbourne.
When she’s not working, Kim can be found boating on the Intracoastal, traveling, hugging her family and puppy, cheering on the USF Bulls, and hosting some of the best events in town.
TEAM
Kim Agee
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 2020-PRESENT
Kim Agee is a highly skilled community and economic development strategist and the current Executive Director of Melbourne Main Street. She is an experienced connector of ideas and people and is passionate about developing relationships within the business community that achieve success. Kim is a Past Board Chair of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the Board of Directors and Governance Committee, a member of CivMil, LEAD Brevard, the Junior League of South Brevard, and the City of Melbourne’s Homeless Stakeholders committee.
Born and raised in Melbourne with deep family ties, Agee’s passion is her community. She loves putting her energy, dedication, and experience to work building Melbourne Main Street’s mission to strengthen the businesses in Downtown Melbourne.
When she’s not working, Kim can be found boating on the Intracoastal, traveling, hugging her family and puppy, cheering on the USF Bulls, and hosting some of the best events in town.
Nikki Reed
OPERATIONS MANAGER, 2021-PRESENT
Nikki is an entrepreneurial businesswoman with a strong work ethic and brings a unique artistic acuity to our team! She is a Florida native, relocating to Brevard County in 2012. She has a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and she is also the owner of an FX/Prop company. When she is not busy working, she loves spending time with her family, going to theme parks, singing, traveling and watching classic monster movies.
Erin Schuck
MANAGER, EVENTS AND MARKETING, 2020-PRESENT
Erin thrives in the company of others, working on four things at one time, and immersing herself in community events.
Since her family moved to Brevard County in 2002, Erin has served on multiple committees and board of directors including the Junior League of South Brevard, Space Coast Crew, Brevard Children’s Business Fair, Running Zone Foundation, and the City of Indian Harbour Beach’s Local Planning Agency. Erin has her bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida where she studied Communication Arts and Health Education. When she is not catching up on her Bravo shows she can be found running some early morning miles on the streets of Melbourne, playing with her two Labradors, and lounging by the pool with her family.
