Rodney Pool was born in 1941 and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended Wharton Jr. College, University of Texas and University of Houston.  Served in U.S. Army for 3 years and married Joyce, his wife for 59 years.  He and Joyce have three children and five grandchildren. 

After service he worked for Univac Corporation at NASA in Clear Lake, Texas and went to work for George Mitchell & Associates, which later became Mitchell Energy & Development. After 37 years he retired (kinda).  In 1982, Rodney and his wife began Conroe Florist in Downtown Conroe.  We began getting involved in the City of Conroe, Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Conroe the arts and other downtown efforts. 

In 1999, we began purchasing buildings in the downtown area.  After retiring in 2000, we decided to sell our home and move to one of our buildings in downtown, becoming the first resident living in downtown Conroe, where we currently live. In 2005 Joyce and I founded "The Corner Pub". The Corner Pub remains in our family today. Rodney has served on the State Texas Downtown Association for several terms and in 2022 was voted Downtowner of the Year.

Farralyn Withrow is the owner and curator of Main Street Market, a locally loved Downtown Conroe destination that brings together small businesses, makers, and creatives under one roof. Through Main Street Market, Farralyn has created more than just a retail space. She has built a welcoming community hub that supports local entrepreneurs and encourages residents and visitors to experience the heart of downtown.

With a strong passion for small business growth and community connection, Farralyn is dedicated to giving local vendors a place to shine while helping Downtown Conroe remain vibrant, walkable, and engaging. Her hands on approach and commitment to collaboration have helped make Main Street Market a place where people gather, shop local, and connect.

As a member of the Conroe Downtown Area Association, Farralyn actively supports efforts that strengthen downtown businesses, foster meaningful relationships, and preserve the unique character of Conroe’s historic district. She believes that when local businesses support one another, the entire community benefits, and she is proud to contribute to Downtown Conroe’s continued growth and success.