Southeast Tourism Society Announces Newly Appointed Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Roswell, GA (September 11, 2024) – Southeast Tourism Society (STS) approved its slate of officers to the Executive Committee for a one-year term and the Board of Directors for a two-year term during the Annual Meeting of the Membership in Auburn, Alabama.
“The STS Board of Directors are leaders within the travel and tourism industry, who we look to as the visionaries for our organization,” said Monica Smith, President and CEO, of Southeast Tourism Society. “The Board’s leadership provides valuable insight as STS continues to advocate for and support the tourism industry, particularly in regard to promoting travel to our 13 member states and Washington D.C.”
Newly appointed directors for 2024-2026 term include:
Association Executive Committee for 2024-2025:
Chair – Robyn Bridges, Auburn-Opelika Tourism
Vice Chair – Debbie Meihls, New Smyrna Beach CVB
Treasurer – Ben Berthelot, Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Secretary – Timothy Bush, TMP, Visit Lake Charles
Marketing College Provost – Shannon Gray, TMP, Gray Research Solutions
Immediate Past Chair – Karen Trevino, TMP, North Little Rock Tourism
Association Board of Directors for 2024-2026:
Alabama – Emily Gonzales, TMP, Madden Media
Arkansas – Susan West, TMP, Arkansas Tech University
Florida – Jennifer Vigil, TMP, Destination Panama City
Georgia – Evony Hammonds, TMP, Douglas County Travel & Tourism
Kentucky – Alyssa Phares, Paducah CVB
Louisiana – Devan Corbello, Visit St. Francisville
Mississippi – Marlo Dorsey, Visit Hattiesburg
North Carolina – Wright Tilley, Watauga County TDA/Explore Boone
South Carolina – Stuart Butler, Visit Myrtle Beach
Tennessee – Angie Brady, TMP, Visit Clarksville
Virginia – Kevin Costello, TMP, Visit Prince William
West Virginia – Tim Brady, TMP, Charleston CVB
Board Appointee by Incoming Chair for 2024-2025
Andrea Kruszka, TMP, Tennessee Tech University
