Originally from southeast Kansas, Jonathan brings years of experience in property management, community engagement, and event planning, having managed residential communities, retail spaces, and student housing in the Kansas City area.
Drawn back to the Grand Lake region to be closer to family, he saw the opportunity to join Vinita Main Street as the perfect way to give back to a community that already feels like home.
Jonathan is passionate about bringing people together, preserving history, and creating memorable experiences for communities.
Whether he's volunteering, cooking for family and friends, or exploring historic places, he believes strong communities are built through connection and collaboration.

A lifelong Vinita resident, former Vinita High School math teacher, and owner of the Center Theater on 66, Kathy is passionate about preserving the heart of downtown Vinita and helping our community thrive for future generations.
Inspired by the strong community leaders before her, Kathy believes in remembering who we are, investing in our town, and creating a downtown families can enjoy for years to come.

Marlene has worked in the same bank building in Vinita for over 35 years and is passionate about helping our community grow and thrive. She joined Vinita Main Street through her role in Community and Customer Relations at RCB Bank and has loved being part of the organization's efforts to strengthen downtown. She especially appreciates the way our community comes together to support one another and is excited to see continued growth for Vinita's local businesses. When she's not working or volunteering, you'll find her exercising with friends, country dancing, or crafting with her fraternal twin through Double Trouble Designs.

Misty serves as the City of Vinita’s Economic & Community Development Coordinator and is a proud graduate of Vinita High School. She has two sons, Riley and Brady, and enjoys cooking, painting, and spending time with family and their dog, Boomer.

Misty loves Vinita’s strong sense of community and the way neighbors care for one another. She became involved with Main Street after seeing the positive impact the program has had in other Oklahoma towns and wanted to help Vinita continue to grow and shine.

A meaningful part of her work is carrying on a legacy started by her father, who previously served in Vinita’s economic development role more than 20 years ago and proudly called Vinita “Oklahoma’s Bright Spot.”

Travis helps run a family ranch, owns and helps to manage Positronix Technology, Inc on Wilson Street, and consults with insurance companies nationwide on policy management software. He’s a husband, father, and grandfather with deep family roots in Craig County dating back to before statehood.
He values Vinita’s rich history and close-knit, friendly spirit. Travis became involved with Main Street because he believes small towns must be intentional about preserving their identity while continuing to grow.
A fun fact about Travis—his birthday falls on the same month and day as Will Rogers!

A Vinita graduate and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College alum, Bobby has worked with Stanley's since 2000 and brings years of retail and management experience to the board. He also serves on the board at Family Praise Center.
Bobby and his wife Denise have been married for 28 years and they are proud parents and grandparents. He loves the close-knit spirit of Vinita and the way the community comes together to help one another.
He became involved with Main Street after seeing the vision to revitalize and grow historic downtown Vinita and wanted to be part of that effort.

Jason Fuser grew up in Afton as a fourth-generation farmer and rancher before finding his calling as a physical therapist. Guided by his Christian faith and a passion for serving others, he and his wife built a private practice focused on providing exceptional care to their communities. Jason has been married to his wife for 33 years, and together they have three children, a daughter-in-law, and one grandson. He joined Vinita Main Street to connect with others invested in downtown's success and appreciates Vinita's rich history and welcoming people. Fun fact: Jason once won a national dance contest—even though he says he's a terrible dancer!

Lisa Taylor is passionate about serving others and strengthening her community. She works with Harvesting Hope Recovery, providing a home for women in addiction recovery, and serves in leadership with Celebrate Recovery, where she uses her counseling background to support those on their recovery journey. Lisa has been married to her husband, Doug, for 42 years, and they have three children and two grandchildren. She joined Vinita Main Street to help revitalize downtown and loves volunteering alongside people who are making a difference. Fun fact: Lisa can ride a unicycle!

After moving to Vinita with his wife, Anna, to take ownership of Osborn Drugs Vinita in early 2025, he quickly fell in love with the town's welcoming spirit and strong sense of community. A pharmacist and Oklahoma native, he's passionate about supporting local businesses and helping Main Street continue to grow and thrive. When he's away from the pharmacy, you'll find him enjoying the outdoors, woodworking, or spending time with his family at the lake