Hope this leads to more protections of our riverfront Downtown and maybe more access throughout the rest of Duval County. One can hope...!
QuoteTony Moore named Jax Riverfront Alliance CEO
The former Dallas park conservancy executive also has experience in Florida.
Jax Riverfront Alliance, a nonprofit focused on enhancing Jacksonville's riverfront, has named Tony Moore as its first CEO, the organization announced in an Oct. 28 news release.
Moore, who comes to Jacksonville from Dallas, will lead a newly created organization focused on year-round programming, activation, fundraising and enhanced maintenance of the parks that front the St. Johns River Downtown.
Moore has more than 30 years of experience in "large-scale civic development initiatives, strategic operations, and destination park management," according to a release from the alliance. He most recently worked for the Trinity Park Conservancy in Dallas, where he served as president and CEO leading the design, construction, and operational development of 250-acre Harold Simmons Park.
Moore has previously worked in Central and South Florida, including at SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Zoo Tampa.
Moore will focus on creating the alliance's operational and programming standards in his initial year, the organization wrote.
"I'm delighted that the JRA has selected a strong leader in Tony Moore," Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said. "We look forward to partnering with Tony and his talented team to continue the rapid growth we're enjoying with Jacksonville's dynamic new riverfront parks. These beautiful spaces are already drawing tens of thousands of visitors to our downtown waterfront, and as JRA moves into its next phase, we only anticipate those numbers to grow, enhancing downtown and the city as a whole."
https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2026/oct/28/tony-moore-named-jax-riverfront-alliance-ceo/
Quote from: jaxlongtimer on <strong>Yesterday</strong> at 11:10:06 PMMoore, who comes to Jacksonville from Dallas,
I wonder if Jax had to send any compensatory picks to Dallas along with Nat Ford to get him?
On the surface, a
fantastic strategic hire. Hoping we arm him with the programming budget necessary to succeed.