About

Kate Rokosz is the Executive Director, bringing a wealth of experience and deep community ties to her role. Married with two daughters and one grandson, Kate's family has lived in Middletown for over 20 years. Her daughters are proud graduates of each of the town's high schools. As a former Middletown business owner, Kate has always been active in her community, serving as president of the Big Ball Marathon for many years and participating in various civic and community organizations. Her dedication to the community is evident through her continuous involvement and leadership.

It wasn’t long after AK White moved to Middletown in 2018 that she felt that sweet, sweet pull of small-town life and wanted to serve the greater good of her new community. She joined the board of Middletown Main Street shortly thereafter, and has worked ever since to advocate for shopping small, supporting local, preserving historic charm, and loving where you live—in her opinion, being labelled a “townie” is a badge of honor. Nothing makes AK’s heart soar more than seeing new, diverse businesses throw open their doors downtown. Outside from her work with MMS, AK is a national- and regional-award-winning writer. After nearly two decades of work as a magazine print journalist, in 2021, she went in-house at St. Andrew’s School, a magical national treasure nestled in the heart of Middletown. She’s also an adjunct professor of writing at the University of Delaware. Besides spreading local love, other obsessions include bringing an independent bookstore to town, road biking, Phillies baseball, Wawa coffee, and all the books. She lives with her husband, Marty, and daughter, Zora.

Born and raised in Delaware, Todd was appointed to the Middletown Main Street Board of Directors in 2024.

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Professionally, Todd has a background in strategic business consulting, web design, and SEO. Bringing practical insights and experience to his role on the board of directors for Downtown Middletown. He has built and sold an eCommerce pet product business, and a SMB marketing agency. Todd’s focus now is on the Sun Rae Foundation non-profit. Todd's educational background includes a degree in Engineering Technology from U of Delaware.

Through his professional and personal endeavors, Todd is passionate about helping Middletown continue to thrive as a vibrant and welcoming community. He is excited to bring his experience and commitment to the board, contributing to initiatives that enhance the downtown area and benefit all who live and work in Middletown.
 

Having been a resident of Middletown for three decades with his wife and two sons, Nick has a deep-rooted connection to the community and a strong understanding of its needs and opportunities. A Retired Colonel from the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Nick’s distinguished career demonstrated leadership and commitment. His tenure with the State of Delaware, particularly with the Department of Education and the Christina School District, highlights a dedication to educational excellence and community service.As a trustee for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, Nick continues to contribute significantly to the development and support of local youth.  Nick is a 20 year veteran of the M.O.T. Big Ball Marathon, having served on its Board and as a player.  Nick is currently a Project Manager at Harbor Stone Construction, bringing valuable expertise and leadership to the field of construction and overseeing projects.

Chris is a resident of Middletown, moving here from Bear 7 years ago. He and his wife have a son and daughter who are now in college and the military. He is a Navy veteran who served on nuclear submarines, and came to Delaware after leaving the service. For the past 24 years Chris worked at a private manufacturing company headquartered in Delaware, learning about all aspects of leading a successful business. During this time, he earned his MBA at UD, lived in Hong Kong for 3 years, and helped his neighbors on community boards and volunteer opportunities.

Lee Edgar was appointed to the Middletown Main Street Board of Directors in 2019.  Since establishing Middletown roots in 2015, Lee and his family have been actively engaged with their hometown community, supporting the local businesses, events, and youth activities.  Lee has served as a little league coach, committed Scouting parent, and is a passionate supporter of Middletown’s historic Everett Theatre, where he serves as Film Chair and Middletown Main Street liaison.  Mr. Edgar is employed full-time by Queen Anne’s County, Maryland as the Chief of Engineering for the Department of Public Works.  Lee and his wife Marybeth reside in Middletown with the two youngest of their three children, Caroline, Grant, and Sophie.

Kristen, a long-time Middletown resident and homeowner in the downtown district. She has been a dedicated physical therapist in town for over 10 years. Four years ago, she founded her own mobile PT practice specializing in dance medicine. In addition to her healthcare work, Kristen and her husband Eric own Rhythm & Brews Coffee Co., a local coffee truck known for bringing good vibes to the community. As a board member, Kristen is passionate about revitalizing Main Street. When she is not treating or slinging coffee, you can find her thrift shopping or hiking with her husband, son Everett, and their pup, Wilson.