About
Choose Tallahassee
How We Began
Choose Tallahassee was organized by a group of volunteers who felt that our wonderful community had much to offer – a mild climate, high quality of health care, affordable cost of living, countless learning opportunities, and abundant recreational offerings.
Our initiative quickly gained support from a large number of our community organizations and individual community leaders.
The Choose Tallahassee Action Team (CTAT) is made up of a group of more than 60 local volunteers representing a large variety of local businesses, government entities and agencies with the same goal of promoting Tallahassee as one of the best places to live in Florida.
Mission
To enhance our region’s innovation and vitality by attracting and retaining a diverse population of young professionals, entrepreneurs, creative talent, retirees, and students.
Vision
To be a positive window to the world for Tallahassee and Leon County.
Meet the Team
Board Executive Committee
Debra Herman
Chair Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI)
Candice Grause
Chair Elect Tallahassee State College (TSC)
Chip Hartung
Secretary Coldwell Banker
Myles Bradley
Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair Capital City Bank
Ely Rosario
Community Outreach Chair
Jackson Properties
Hella Spellman
Governance & Nominations Chair
Tallahassee Senior Center
Thomas Asbury
Fundraising & Grants Chair
Premier Fine Homes
Ken Boutwell
Capital Health Plan/Vineyard Capital
Debra Herman
Chair Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI)
Chip Hartung
Secretary Coldwell Banker Hartung
Ely Rosario
Community Outreach Committee Chair
Jackson Properties
Thomas Asbury
Fundraising Committee Chair
Premier Fine Homes
Candice Grause
Chair Elect Tallahassee State College (TSC)
Myles Bradley
Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair Capital City Bank
Hella Spellman
Nominating/Governance Committee Chair
Hella Home Solutions
Ken Boutwell
Planning Committee Chair
Capital Health Plan/Vineyard Capital
Board Members at Large
AK Thomas
City of Tallahassee
Christie Perkins
Coldwell Banker Realtor
Scott Higginbotham
Prime Meridian Bank
Andrew Starr
Tallahassee Healthcare
Virginia Glass
Coldwell Banker/Community Advocate - past Chair
Ron Cave
Leon County Sheriff’s Department
Marjorie Turnbull
Community Advocate
Michelle Bono
Bono Communications
Jennifer Naff
Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation
Bill Lickson
Innovation Park
Finance Committee
Chip Hartung
Coldwell Banker
Scott Higginbotham
Prime Meridian
Fundraising Committee
Jennifer Naff
Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation
Ken Boutwell
Capital Health Plan/Vineyard Capital
Nigel Allen
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Greg Patterson
IMS Business
Nominating/Governance Committee
Sue Dick
Tallahassee Area Chamber of Commerce
Myles Bradley
Capital City Bank
Marjorie Turnbull
Community Advocate
Andrew Starr
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Virginia Glass
Community Volunteer / Coldwell Banker (Retired)
Community Outreach Committee
Christie Perkins
Coldwell Banker Realtor
Lauren Bailey
Capital Health Plan
Jennifer Naff
Tallahassee Senior Center
Michelle Bono
Bono Communications
Ron Cave
Leon County Sheriff's Department
AK Thomas
City of Tallahassee
Planning Committee
Debra Herman
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI)
Chip Hartung
Coldwell Banker Hartung
Ely Rosario
Jackson Properties
Thomas Asbury
Premier Fine Homes
Candice Grause
Tallahassee State College (TSC)
Myles Bradley
Capital City Bank
Hella Spellman
Hella Home Solutions
Ex Officio
Kerri Post
Visit Tallahassee
Sue Dick
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
Antonio Jefferson
Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce
Katrina Tuggerson
Capital City Chamber
Keith Bowers
Office of Economic Vitality
2024 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Recruiting people to relocate to Tallahassee creates a huge economic impact for our community. Partnering with Choose Tallahassee allows your organization to reach young professionals, entrepreneurs, baby boomers, and students and invite them to make the move to our Capital City. This pumps money into the local economy and makes our town a more vibrant community.
For a brief overview of Choose Tallahassee’s various partnership levels & other opportunities, view our comprehensive 2024 Sponsorship Package. Or learn more on our Partnership page to see how your organization can get involved!
Tallahassee/Leon County Chamber Partners
Choose Tallahassee is made possible by support from our Chamber of Commerce business partners.
