Marin Tomlin Stepping Away from Downtown Statesville Development Corporation

Statesville, NC - Wes Davidson, board chair of the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation, announced Tuesday that “after 16 years as the Executive Director for Downtown Statesville Development Corporation, Marin Tomlin will start the process of stepping aside and begin assisting the Board of Directors in its search for the next person to lead the organization’s successful efforts in keeping Downtown Statesville vibrant.”

Marin’s last full day will be February 16, 2022. She will stay on part time as the interim Executive Director to assist the Board of Directors in its search for the next person to lead DSDC. She will also continue to tackle the organization’s regular workload alongside Liz Petree, Community Engagement Manager, and assist in providing a smooth transition once the organization hires the next Executive Director.  During this transition period, it is our priority to find the best individual to lead, while still maintaining a stable and effective organization. We will share the job announcement soon and ask for your help in identifying candidates who can help DSDC continue along this successful trajectory. 

“I will be forever grateful for the last 16 years working and serving the downtown property owners, business owners, the board of directors, government leaders and staff and this community.  I love downtown, the work we have been able to accomplish over the last 16 years and the many friendships I have made,” said Tomlin. “The future growth trajectory for downtown and our community as a whole makes this an extremely exciting time in our history. It is my goal to stay involved as much as possible to help continue with this progress.”

Marin is starting a new career as a Broker/Realtor with Allen Tate Real Estate, working out of the Statesville office at 117 N. Center Street.  “We wish Marin the very best in this new venture.  We will miss her leadership and dedication, but it is reassuring to know that she’s not going far!,” added Davidson.

Marin said that she has had always had an interest in the real estate business for as long as she can remember and that “the last two years during COVID allowed me the opportunity to explore the field more and become a licensed agent.  Making this decision was very difficult, but it just felt like the right time for me personally to take a new path,” said Marin.