The Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office recently announced this year’s board of directors and officers. The selection combines professionals who have experience building community-wide support for the tourism industry in Clark County.
Kari Jonassen, the general manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton, will be joining the board of directors in the position of board chair. The general manager of Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, Paul Thornton, will hold the position of vice chair. Carla Rise, the general manager of Residence Inn by Marriott, has been elected secretary/treasurer.
Returning directors for 2014 are as follows:
- Jan Bader: City of Vancouver, program & policy development manager
- Kimberly Bennett: Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office, president & CEO
- Alison Hite: Marriott SpringHill Suites Portland Vancouver, general manager
- Brian McClary: Heathman Lodge, director of operations
- Kelly Sills: Clark County, economic development manager
- Elson Strahan: Fort Vancouver National Trust, president & CEO
- Eric Walters: Hilton Vancouver Washington, general manager
- Melinda Wulf: Phoenix Inn and Suites, general manager
The new directors include Jordan Boldt, Vancouver Farmers Market Executive Director, and John Morrison, Clark County Event Center and Fairgrounds Executive Director and CEO.
