Mary Wirth

Mary Helmer Wirth's extensive experience in community and business development, relationship building, and leadership training underscores her expertise. Before joining Main Street Alabama, she dedicated ten years as a Main Street Director in Emporia, KS, fostering a lifelong interest in downtown revitalization and community growth. Her career progression includes roles as Kansas Main Street Assistant State Coordinator in 2007 and State Coordinator in 2011, demonstrating her leadership in the field.

Since relocating to Alabama in 2013 and relaunching the statewide Main Street program, Mary has traveled extensively across the state, offering training and direct support to designated Main Street Alabama communities. She has integrated key resources such as the Downtown Design Guide, Landscape Guide, and DeCoding Downtown Guide, which serve as essential tools for communities aiming to redevelop their downtown and neighborhood commercial districts