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2024-25 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. Reach out to Melinda Huntley at mhuntley@ohiotravel.org for board interest.
Dan Moder
OTA President
Explore Licking County
Adria Bergeron
OTA Vice President
Muskinghum Watershed Conservancy District
Kevin Seymour
OTA Treasurer
COSI
Tonja Marshall
OTA Secretary
Visit Canton
Christie Weininger
OTA Past President
Rutherford B. Hayes
Presidential Library and Museum
Northwest
Bryce Riggs
Destination Seneca County
Meredith Gilbert
ODNR Division of Wildlife
Jerry Simon
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
Northeast
Lute Harmon Jr.
Ohio Magazine
Neil Stein
Tour Lake County
Shannon Carter
Wayne County CVB
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
