We care about our town.

Meet the Team

  • Kelly Barber

    PRESIDENT

  • Shawn Cowles

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Shawn Cowles serves as Vice President of The Heart of High Springs, Inc., supporting the organization’s mission to enrich the quality of life in High Springs through culture, economic growth, tourism, education, historic preservation, and revitalization.

    An explorer and television personality, Shawn is known for his work on the Discovery Channel series Treasure Quest, where storytelling, history, and a sense of place were at the heart of the adventure. Locally, he co-owns Home Host Management, LLC with his wife, Adele—a High Springs–based vacation rental management company—and is passionate about responsible tourism and community-led projects that help residents, small businesses, and visitors experience what makes High Springs special.

  • Ross Ambrose

    TREASURER

  • Kelly Potter

    SECRETARY

  • Michael Shields

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jody Huey

    BOARD MEMBER