Shannon is a long-time resident of Jacksonville’s urban core neighborhoods and believes Riverside and Avondale are the heart of our great city. Shannon grew up in Richmond, Virginia, and attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, receiving a B.S. in Environmental Economics and Political Science. After working for the Delaware Riverkeeper in Philadelphia, she moved to Jacksonville, Florida and received her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law with an emphasis in pro bono community service and the Environmental Certificate. 

Shannon worked at St. Johns Riverkeeper for nearly a decade, starting as Outreach Director, guiding the bi-annual Eco Heritage Boats Trips, hosting River Ruckus at the Riverside Arts Market, and leading the annual River Friendly Yards program, plus more. Once becoming Advocacy Director, she worked to develop policy action plans, legislative strategies, and administer the Water Policy Group. Her focus issues were resiliency and growth/land development.

Travis brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications to Riverside Avondale Preservation. His career includes time at agencies in Kansas City, MO, both as a partner and owner, that serviced clients primarily in the dining, hospitality, events, and retail sectors. Over the course of his career, Travis has represented a magnitude of locally owned, small businesses and forged strong relationships with community organizations, which has helped foster his passion for supporting local establishments, groups and people. Travis was a member of the grassroots team that founded Kansas City Restaurant Week, a citywide dining event to promote local culinary talents while financially uplifting local nonprofits. The inaugural event was in 2009 and featured fewer than 50 restaurants. Today, Kansas City Restaurant Week includes nearly 300 restaurants from across the Kansas City metro, and has raised more than $3.5 million for local nonprofits.

A proud Avondale resident since 2020, and owner of a RAP Centennial Heritage home, Travis’ life functions nearly entirely in the Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods. From sitting at the Orsay bar with three of his favorite bartenders, Amy, April and Kaylin, to picking up the latest seasonal drink from Jackson, owner at Steady Coffee, to visiting Drs. November and Antar at Avondale Animal Hospital for the care of his two dogs, Huck and Carmen, and cat, Maury, Travis is heavily invested in the neighborhood. He is eager and honored to have the opportunity to tell the stories of the community and promote the diverse offerings showcased throughout Riverside and Avondale.

Travis and his partner, Justin, are art deco design and architecture enthusiasts and have curated their home, built in 1922, as an homage to the distinctive style. They are also supporters of the Jacksonville Symphony and enjoy attending numerous symphony performances each year. Travis has a penchant for antiques and collectibles and can likely be spotted at the nearest estate sale.

Casey leads fund development efforts for Riverside Avondale Preservation and the Riverside Arts Market, building strong partnerships with local businesses, sponsors, and donors to advance community impact. As Development Manager, Casey oversees major gifts, membership, and sponsorship strategy, cultivating meaningful relationships that sustain and grow RAP and RAM.

Rooted in the community, Casey joins our team having formerly served at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund where he supported the Duval County Teacher of the Year program. Casey co-founded Jacksonville Global Shapers, organizing the “Shaping Florida 2022” conference – a project that was highlighted at the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Annual Summit in Geneva. Casey initiated the Young Professional Delegation of Jacksonville, a group that elevates young professionals into pivotal decision-making roles, ensuring their voices contribute to shaping the future.

Personally, Casey’s passion for arts, including poetry, cinema, literature, music, and culinary arts, inspires him to infuse creativity into everyday interactions and community projects. You can find him at the next poetry open mic in Riverside soon!

Kandice Clark, a Jacksonville native born in the heart of Riverside, is a devoted placemaker celebrated for her community activation, artists’ advocacy, and work in revitalizing spaces. Her most recent project, The Petite, was a pop-up artspace series in downtown Jacksonville that featured a different artist and baker every last Friday of the month from July to September 2023. The event celebrated Jacksonville’s diverse and expanding art community through vision, sound, and taste. Throughout the event, from concept to completion, Kandice was praised for her ability to work with all stakeholders as well as the artist community. As Founder of the Black Mural Map, Kandice worked to manage project installations, connect businesses with artists, and provide narrative insight and meaning behind the impactful murals that shape our community through storytelling. As a detail-oriented leader and supportive manager, Kandice will be able to help RAP direct this brand-new position through a micro-strategic planning process as step number one.

As a mom of three young future artists and wife of a talented local artist, Chris Clark, Kandice’s involvement in arts & culture doesn’t end after a day in the office. She is excited to bring her passion for this work to a neighborhood she truly loves.

SJ brings a diversity of experiences to the role of Market Manager, including managing trade shows, operating music festivals, and supporting film set production. Before relocating to Jacksonville in 2022, SJ has worked with various small businesses, taking on roles in management, operations, marketing, event planning, and customer service—most recently at Greenhouse Bar. As a neighborhood resident, SJ cares deeply about Riverside and Avondale and connects the causes and goals of RAM to the advancement of the neighborhood at large.

A graduate of Mira Costa College in Oceanside, CA with a B.A. in Communications, SJ looks forward to clear and consistent communication with all of the 300+ RAM Vendors that call the Riverside Arts Market their home. Contact SJ for any questions about becoming a vendor at RAM, cause or theme days, operations logistics, or just to learn more about this incredible neighborhood event.

When SJ isn’t working, you can find them reading a book in the park, trying out local restaurants, and enjoying a delicious glass of natural wine.

Allow us to introduce Arianna Rodriguez! Arianna will be the new Market Specialist at the Riverside Arts Market each Saturday supporting the implementation of our SNAP program and Florida Access Bucks (FAB) benefits. You are likely to find Ari at the RAM Information Booth each week. The SNAP/FAB program at RAM has been expanding as people seek a community experience and a fun family day while gaining access to locally grown produce. Beyond Ari’s work at RAM, she is a new mom, avid reader, loves pop culture and is super excited to be joining the team.