Founded in 2017, the Brown Riverfront Esplanade Foundation, Inc. (BREF) is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization established by J. Hyatt and Cici Brown. BREF’s mission is to restore the riverfront to its previous glory and facilitate the restoration, operation and revitalization of the Riverfront Esplanade.

In 2019, BREF entered into a long term lease with the City of Daytona Beach for the purpose of redeveloping, operating and managing the Riverfront Esplanade, formerly Riverfront Park. The City of Daytona Beach contributes financially to the maintenance and operations of the Riverfront Esplanade.

Inspired by memories of his childhood spent along the riverfront, Chairman Hyatt Brown, along with the BREF Board, is committed to delivering a spectacular space where future generations can go to experience the charm of downtown Daytona Beach.

Brown Riverfront Esplanade Foundation Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Hyatt Brown

    CHAIR

  • Cici Brown

    VICE CHAIR

  • Emory Counts

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Randy Howard

    BOARD MEMBER

  • David Lotz

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Glenn Ritchey

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Andy Watts

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Kelly White

    BOARD MEMBER

STAFF

  • Joe Yarbrough

    ESPLANADE MANAGER

  • Cindy Powell

    DEPUTY MANAGER

  • Savannah Hawkins

    OFFICE ASSISTANT

  • Scott Poris

    OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

  • Kris Colesanti

    MARKETING MANAGER

  • Shirley Stickney

    BRAND AMBASSADOR