FrostburgFirst Executive Director: Deirdre Robertson

Deirdre Robertson is the Executive Director of FrostburgFirst, the Main Street Program and Arts & Entertainment District for Frostburg, MD. Serving as the Main Street program director since 2018, Robertson holds a Master’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communications from Marshall University and a Master’s in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Robertson is thrilled to be a part of a thriving community and working together to implement a collaborative vision for downtown Frostburg, and hopes to contribute to making Frostburg a destination for arts and entertainment, cultural heritage, economic vitality, and historic significance.

FrostburgFirst Promotions Coordinator: Katie Lesko

Katie Lesko, a native of Phoenix, AZ, relocated to the area in January 2020 and has been eagerly connecting with my new community ever since. Lesko holds a Master’s degree in community development and public health, and has experience as a social scientist, entrepreneur, and community developer. She is currently completing a Ph.D. After many years traversing the United States from coast to coast, Lesko fell in love with this region and is thankful for the chance to help nurture Frostburg alongside many devoted local businesses and leaders and to contribute to such a vibrant and unique community!

FrostburgFirst Content Coordinator: Dana Bridges

Dana Bridges, a Frostburg native, has been involved in the local arts community and area events for over a decade. Graduating Mountain Ridge High School in 2009 they went on to graduate summa cum laude from Frostburg State University in 2013 with a degree in International History and minors in sociology, psychology, and cultural anthropology. Dana is also the Assistant Director of Folklore & Folklife Programming at FSU.  Dana has been very involved in local community theatre through the last decade as an actress, stage manager, costumer, production assistant, and director. Dana has a passion for the arts and culture of Western Maryland and looks forward to helping FrostburgFirst in their mission. 

Officers FY 2024

Clory Jackson – Interim President (The Brownsville Project) 

Meagan Guthrie – Vice President (LG’s Pizzeria & Pub)

Bethany Fife –  Secretary (City Staff Representative)

Joseph Hoffman – Treasurer (FSU Emeritus)

Directors:

Dr. Sarah O’Neal (FSU Children’s Literature Centre) 

Daniel Crump (Somerset Trust Company)

Sharon Kyle (Frostburg Elks #470)

Amy DiModugno (M&T Bank)

Robin V Wynder (Frostburg State University)

Jessie Woods (Baker Babes)

Website Contributors:

Paul Maxey – Web Design & Development (Maxey Web Development LLC)

Janelle Muletz – Photo Contributor

Ed DeWitt – Photo Contributor