Junction City, KS - Junction City Main Street bids farewell as Michaela Joyce steps down from her position as Executive Director, effective mid-May 2024. After two years of service, Joyce has stepped down to pursue a new opportunity in Austin, Texas with her husband.
Joyce’s leadership has been instrumental in the incredible growth that Downtown Junction City has seen over the past few years. Last year the downtown welcomed 13 new businesses and had over 8 million dollars invested throughout the district through building updates, grants, and donations.
“This community has impacted me in so many positive ways and this truly was one of the hardest decisions I have had to make. The people here are what make Junction City/Geary County what it is and that is what I am going to miss the most. However, our program has become a movement for this community, and I truly want that to continue full steam ahead.” Said Joyce.
“We have bittersweet feelings as we say goodbye to Michaela. She was our first full-time director and has worked very hard to get our organization established in the community. We have seen incredible success and have already become a high-achieving Main Street program which Michaela has had a tremendous hand in getting us there so quickly.” Said Sheila Markley, Junction City Main Street Chair.
The search for Joyce’s replacement is already underway, and officials are confident she will find a worthy successor to continue Junction City Main Street’s mission and vision. Interested applicants should apply on Indeed.