Hope main street group chooses new leader

The town of Hope has a new leader for its Town Square revitalization efforts. Main Street of Hope is announcing that Matt Lee has been chosen to take over as executive director of the organization.

He will be taking over from Susan Thayer Fye who has held that position just over four years and is retiring.

Lee leads the Night Owl Country Band, including performing and promoting the band. He graduated from Hauser Jr.-Senior High School and is also a programmer for Christopher Stephens Corp.

Main Street of Hope is a not-for-profit group under the umbrella of Heritage of Hope. It is dedicated to the revitalization of the Hope Town Square through historic preservation and beautification.