Jun 28, 2024

McPherson hires new Main Street Director

Posted Jun 28, 2024 2:43 PM
Johni Doughman-McPhersonMainStreet
Johni Doughman-McPhersonMainStreet

McPherson Main Street

MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street’s Board of Directors is excited to announce the hiring of its next Director, Johni Doughman.

“Johni’s positive attitude and optimistic spirit is contagious. Her past experiences and employment have been a perfect training ground for her new role as Director of McPherson Main Street,” said Ben Coffey, Main Street’s Board President and recently the Interim Director.

Johni has been an educator in McPherson County for the last 15 years.

Before teaching, she owned her own small business and has served as a program director of a non-profit organization. Doughman has experience in writing grants, fundraising, event planning, and promotions.

Marc Seller, the board treasurer, said this of Johni: “She has a partnership mentality that I fully expect her to apply with our organization to increase value for our member businesses. Johni’s first day will be Monday, July 8, and she is ready to hit the ground running.

“I’m excited to work with members and established leadership to make a real impact in McPherson through the support of businesses and organizations,” said Doughman.

“I couldn’t be more excited to have her lead this organization,” said Coffey. “She will add value to our member businesses and organizations and the City of McPherson in general.”

In her spare time, Johni enjoys time with family as well as thrifting, crafting, cooking, and camping. She and her husband Brad have raised their two children, Brayden and Braylee, in Canton, KS.  

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