LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Main Street Association has announced the appointment of Kathy Windrem to the position of executive director of the association.

Windrem will succeed outgoing Executive Director Carol Hays.

The executive director provides support and assists with implementing the goals and projects of the LMSA.

Areas of focus of the LMSA include economic development, historic preservation, business retention and recruitment, and promotion of tourism.

Windrem’s first projects as executive director will include the June Membership Drive, planning for Lakeport’s Fourth of July activities and working on the Taste of Lakeport event scheduled for Aug. 24.

Windrem is a nearly lifelong resident of Lake County who has spent many years working in both the private and public sector.

Her experience includes tasting room manager for Konocti Winery, elementary school teacher, site supervisor for Lake County Office of Education and many years’ active involvement with a variety of community organizations.

“I look forward to using my skills and interests to assist the Lakeport Main Street Association to realize its goals. Promoting economic development, historic preservation and a vibrant city has a major positive impact on Lakeport as well as the wider Lake County community,” explained Windrem.  

Windrem and her husband, Peter, have a small farm near Kelseyville where they raise winegrapes and hay.