Meet us at the Market.

Becca Bartels | Executive Director

Becca moved to Rockford from Grand Rapids, Michigan in early 2019 after earning her B.S. in Anthropology. With a background in event planning and a passion for local food systems and community-centered events, she was eager to join the Rockford City Market team. She loves seeing relationships grow between customers and vendors, and is excited to continue fostering those connections via the Outdoor Rockford City Market, the North End City Market, and all of the various pop-up Markets during the year. When she's not working with vendors or planning the next Market event, she enjoys spending time with family & friends, exploring local breweries and coffee shops, and reading Agatha Christie novels.

For Sponsorship, donations, or media requests

Becca.Bartels@rrdp.org | 815.315.1337

Maya Cason | Event Specialist

A Rockford native and previous Marketing Intern for Rockford City Market, Maya is so excited to join our team again. She has been planning weddings and events for nearly 5 years; after earning her B.A. in Event Coordination from the University of Illinois, she found herself right back in Rockford assisting her clients with planning seamless weddings and executing a variety of private and community events. Maya loves above all clear communication with clients and making them feel heard and taken care of. No two events are the same, which makes every day exciting! When she is not meeting with clients or preparing for the next event, she loves to go to dinner with her family, hiking with her husband Tyler and their dog Ozzie, and hosting get-togethers + wine nights with her friends. 

For Private Event Rentals

Maya.Cason@rrdp.org | 815.315.1332

Tomasa Lane | Market Engagement Manager

Tomasa is delighted to be a member of the Rockford City Market team. She has an eclectic background, most recently orchestrating a large range of events for West Bend, Wisconsin. She earned her B.A. in Public Relations from Marquette University and has planned events in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in her hometown of Evanston, where she got her start at the Evanston Art Center. A long-standing passion for fashion and retail aligns with her strong interest in the products and stories of the members of the Market community. In her spare time, Tomasa enjoys travel, Italian and French culture, and spending time with her family and her three cats.

For Vendor questions, community events, or Kitchen rentals

Tomasa.Lane@rrdp.org | 815.315.1326

 


Our Office

116 N. Madison St.
Suite 207
Rockford, IL

Call us at 815.977.5125