About Downtown Amarillo, Inc.

In 2008, Downtown Amarillo, Inc. (DAI), a private, non-profit organization was formed for the purpose of implementing the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. Our primary goal is to encourage quality development and redevelopment in Downtown Amarillo.  DAI focuses on planning and economic development initiatives to bring development downtown and help create a vibrant, economically strong core for everyone in the community.

Contact Information

Downtown Amarillo, Inc.
801 S. Fillmore, Suite 205
Amarillo, TX  79101
phone (806) 372-3500
fax (806) 372-3502

Our Mission Statement:

Downtown Amarillo, Inc. is committed to making Downtown Amarillo a vibrant and attractive place for people to live, work, play and worship, while preserving Amarillo's rich history and culture.

Board Members

Les Simpson
Chair
Amarillo Globe News
Dr. Howard Batson
Secretary
First Baptist Church
Sam Lovelady
Lovelady, Christy & Associates
Glen Parkey
Vice-Chair
Sterling Properties
Richard Ware
Amarillo National Bank

Clay Stribling
Center City of Amarillo, Inc.

Gary Pitner
Treasurer
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Freda Powell
British Petroleum

John Lutz
FireStream Worldwide, Inc.

Staff


Melissa Dailey

Executive Director
Downtown Amarillo, Inc.