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2025 KCCI Community Catalyst Team

2025 KCCI Team January

Years: 2025

The 2025 KCCI Community Catalyst team is working to enhance placemaking and connectivity in downtown Tallahassee by creating a project that fosters vibrant public spaces, improves walkability, and strengthens community ties. The team also aims to celebrate Bicentennial Square as park elements are installed, creating an engaging environment that encourages social interaction, and provides accessible pathways that link downtown to surrounding businesses and neighborhoods. Through thoughtful design, the team’s project(s) will contribute to a more connected, inclusive, and dynamic urban experience.

The 2025 KCCI Community Catalyst team includes:

Bianca Rhoades, Hancock Whitney Bank; Chicarla Pye, Florida Legislature; Chris Eppes, First Commerce Credit Union, Christi Billington, McKee Insurance- Acentria; Dr. Ruth Bedell, Bedell Consulting, LLC; Eliza Chase, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.; Elizabeth Barron, Ausley McMullen; Eric Pate, City of Tallahassee; Grace Shepherd, DAG Architects; Hollie Myers, Century 21 First Story Real Estate; Jonathan Klepper, Florida State University; Lori Elliott, Capital City Bank; Maxim D. Nasab, Apexx Architecture; Rachel Corry, Moore; Sam Franklin, Colony Bank; Verlonda Johnson, Preeminence Contracting and Construction. Congratulations to these outstanding individuals for being selected to serve on the 2025 KCCI Community Catalyst team!