Who We Are & What We Do
The Thomas Square Neighborhood Association was established in 2015 by residents in an effort to organize community members that live, work, and have an interest in the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District. Today's organization was created through the merger of two prior neighborhood associations, the Metropolitan Community Organization and the Thomas Square Neighborhood Association, to better represent the entirety of the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District.
Mission
To promote the common good of those who live and work in Thomas Square and to preserve and protect, the natural infrastructural, and historic resources of the area.
Vision
To keep our neighborhood a safe and beautiful place to live, work, and visit, while maintaining an active voice for our membership in the community.
Key Initiatives
Meet The TSNA Board of Directors
The Thomas Square Neighborhood Association membership votes for open board seats in December of each year. Any Voting Member in good standing may vote in the election. Board member terms are for three years beginning in January. For more details read our Bylaws.
President
Jason Combs
Jason is a consultant, entrepreneur, and writer with masters degrees in City Planning & Urban Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a long-time resident of the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District.
Communications Chair
Jacob Jarvis
Jacob is an entrepreneur, certified health & life coach, and designer. Born in North Carolina, he relocated to the Starland Arts District in 2021 with his partner and their dog Nero after falling in love with Savannah’s rich history, architecture, and creative culture.
Ward Captain
Renee Bettag
Renee has restored 8 historic properties, 3 here in Savannah, and lives in one of them with her family. She has a Masters in Journalism from NYU, she'll put to work again when her kids are a little bigger. She loves photography, art, historic biographies, gardening, architecture, and watching anime and baking with her kids.
Vice President & Membership Chair
Chris Jean
Chris is Sr. Director of Business Development & Key initiatives at the National Basketball Players Assoc. He enjoys fitness, music, traveling, cooking, and hosting friends and family. Originally from Queens, NY he relocated to Savannah in 2020.
Events Chair
Celeste Cavert
Celeste is sales professional in the hospitality industry who enjoys hiking and running with her dogs. She grew up in a military family moving around somewhat, but spent a good portion of her time in living Stone Mtn., GA before moving to Savannah in 2015.
Sponsorships & Business Outreach Chair
Amy Bodek
Amy is the Director of Gallery and Retail at JW Marriott. She enjoys live music, film, and attending various local festivals in the area. Originally from Cleveland, OH she relocated to Savannah in 2014 and fell in love with the people of our community and their passion.
Treasurer & Events Co-Chair
Virginia Mobley
Virginia is a Savannah native and local business owner of Oglethorpe Marble & Granite. She enjoys gardening, painting, volunteering, and community activism. Among the top things she loves about our community is the diversity of its citizens.
Board Member
Amy Elsasser
Amy is a registered dietitian, working with Open Hand Atlanta to provide cooking classes to residents of Coastal Georgia. She loves hanging with her animals and reading. She moved from Baltimore in 2018, when she and her husband fell in love with the beauty of Savannah.
Sponsorships & Business Outreach Co-Chair
Kevin Rose
Kevin is an award winning architect, musician, and avid fisherman. Born in Massachusetts, he relocated to Savannah in 1986 to study architecture at SCAD and fell in love with the low country.
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