Who We Are

The Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID, Downtown District, or District) is part of a chorus of people and organizations dedicated to a successful and resilient Downtown, on behalf of everyone who visits, works, and lives here. We each have a role in helping Downtown to flourish.

The CID provides special benefits to the downtown neighborhood, thanks to property owners within the CID boundaries who approved an additional annual assessment. We approach this work with a mix of creativity and proven methods, through our core values of Integrity, Inclusion & Equity, Communication & Collaboration, and Reflective Innovation.

The CID is a 180-square block area located within the core of Downtown, established in 2000 by property owners who were committed to improving the area. Funding allocated to the CID, through its approved assessment, is dispersed through various projects to make Downtown cleaner, safer, and better. The CID supplements but does not replace St. Louis City services. The CID operates as a 501(c)(3) independent nonprofit organization. A map of District boundaries can be found here.

Meet the Team

  • Executive Director

    Kelli joined the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District in 2017, as Director of Security & Urban Space. Since this time, she has developed strong relationships with downtown stakeholders and representatives in her leadership role. In 2020, Kelli was elevated to the position of CID Executive Director in which she now oversees all CID operations and departments. Kelli has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and business management sectors. Kelli possesses certifications as a Trainer in Active Shooter and Intruder Response and is an Intelligence Liaison Officer for the Missouri Highway Patrol Information Analysis Center. Kelli is an alumnus of Webster University having earned a master’s degree in Business and Organizational Security Management.


  • Director of Governance and Administration

    Michelle started her career with the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District under Downtown STL, Inc. in 2009 as a Downtown Guide and was promoted to Team Leader in 2010. From 2014 – 2017 she assumed the dispatcher position, a role that allowed her to work with the City to resolve thousands of issues every year. In 2017 Michelle was promoted to Director of Administrative Services allowing her to work closely with the Board of Directors and day to day management of the office. Michelle has an associate’s degree in Human Services from Meramec Community College.

  • Office Manager

    Tim began his journey with the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District under the stewardship of Downtown STL, Inc. in 2015 as a CID Guide and was promoted to Team Leader shortly thereafter. He transitioned to Administrative Assistant in 2017 and then moved to his current role as Office Manager in 2021. Tim has worked in customer service roles nationally and internationally throughout his long-standing career. Tim has an Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade Community College and has been a Downtown St. Louis homeowner since 2009.

  • Clean Team Supervisor

    Toshorn began working for the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District in 2007. In 2009, he was promoted to Team Leader for the Green Team which oversaw recycling outside of Busch Stadium. Shortly after, he returned to working as a Clean Team Member where he was promoted in 2022 to Clean Team Supervisor.

Board of Directors

The Board is comprised of Downtown residents, St. Louis City officials, small and large business owners, representatives from major entertainment venues and financial entities, and entrepreneurs.

All comments must be submitted by email, beginning 24 hours prior to the start of the board meeting and ending three hours prior to the start of the Board meeting. All comments may not be read during the public session due to time restraints, yet all correspondence will be reflected in the minutes. All comments must be limited to 400 words and must include your first and last name. Please use the following subject line: COMMENT FOR BOARD MEETING. If a first and last name is not included, comments may not be read into the record or included in the minutes.