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2023 Ohio Travel Association Board of Directors
The Ohio Travel Association is governed by industry leaders elected by the membership. These board members represent you - a travel industry professional. To make sure our board reflects the needs of all members of the industry, the board has regional representatives and prioritizes making sure all sectors are represented equally.
Interested in joining the OTA Board?
Check out the OTA Board Application Packet for details and to apply. Board applications are accepted any time of the year, as occasionally an existing board member is unable to fulfill his or her term. Applications for consideration at the annual meeting are due Aug. 15, 2024.
Christie Weininger
OTA President
Rutherford B. Hayes
Presidential Library and Museum
Dan Moder
OTA Vice President
Explore Licking County
Adria Bergeron
OTA Treasurer
Muskinghum Watershed Conservancy District
Kevin Seymour
OTA Secretary
COSI
Leiann Stewart
OTA Past President
Miami County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Northwest
Meredith Gilbert
ODNR Division of Wildlife
Peggy Courtney
Sandusky County CVB
Jerry Simon
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
Northeast
Lute Harmon Jr.
Ohio Magazine
Shannon Carter
Wayne County CVB
Tonja Marshall
Visit Canton
Southwest
Chris Schutte
Chamber of Greater Springfield
Mackensie Wittmer
National Aviation Heritage Alliance
Susan Valentine-Scott
Clinton County CVB
Southeast
Audrey Martin
Hocking Hills Tourism Association
Deana Clark
Marietta-Washington County CVB
Amy Smith
The Inns at 8th and Main
