A change at the top is coming for Downtown Springfield, Inc. Kayla Graven is stepping down as Executive Director on November 24th.

“In the two years I have served as Executive Director of DSI, we have accomplished many great things for downtown. DSI has worked tirelessly to fulfill its mission of creating and supporting a vibrant downtown through collaboration, creativity, and leadership. Through projects like the Levitt-AMP Concert Series and the Isringhausen DRIVE Grant, we have strived to make downtown the crown jewel of Springfield,” says Graven.

DSI Board President Tony Schuering says “We extend our sincere thanks to Kayla for the time, energy, and vision she has poured into DSI and downtown Springfield. We wish her the best in her next chapter and look forward to continuing building on the successes that DSI has had during Kayla’s tenure.” Schuering says an extensive search to fill the Executive Director position will start soon.