Lindsey Dotson is the cofounder of GD Placemaking, a consulting company whose mission is to help elevate communities, property owners, and businesses by being a partner in helping dreams become reality while helping to preserve the built environment and unique character that makes places memorable. Before accepting the Emmet County Housing Ready Program Coordinator position, Lindsey served as the DDA Director and Historic District Commission Coordinator for the City of Charlevoix for over 7.5 years. Lindsey is a certified Main Street America Revitalization Professional and a facilitator of Jon Schallert's Destination Creation Course. Lindsey has a master’s degree in Historic Preservation from Eastern Michigan University, obtained her bachelor's at Grand Valley State University, and has over 11 years of experience in community and economic development. Lindsey is a member of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network Board of Directors and volunteers as a member of the Professional Development Committee for the Michigan Downtown Association. Lindsey is also an appointed Historic District Commissioner in Norwood Township. She volunteers as an advisory member of the Charlevoix Historical Society Board and is on the Buildings and Grounds committee. When not at work or volunteering, Lindsey can be found living her best life with her husband, son, and chihuahua, podcasting with her besties, or going on a random road trip to see the Jonas Brothers in concert.