With over 20+ years of experience in the travel & tourism industry, Brad Dean assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer for Discover Puerto Rico in July 2018, the Island’s first Destination Marketing Organization that supports the promotion of tourism to foster economic growth on the Island.

Beginning his career in Puerto Rico, he first worked as a financial analyst for General Electric, while also meeting his now wife on the Island.  Brad later in 1993, joined the Rank Corporation as Unit Controller for its Hard Rock Café chain.  In 1995, he was tapped to open and lead the Myrtle Beach unit, which became one of the most successful in company history.

Three years later, Brad joined the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce as its Chief Financial Officer and in 2003, was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber.  Under his leadership, the Myrtle Beach tourism industry enjoyed record growth and the organization was named Chamber of Commerce of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (2015), while also earning full accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Destinations International. 

He serves in various leadership roles with a variety of organizations including the U.S. Travel Association, Destinations International and Meeting Planners International.  He is a member of the National Council State Tourism Directors and also serves on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.  Brad has been active with many charitable organizations. 

Originally from Illinois, Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree from Moody Bible Institute.  

He currently resides in San Juan, Puerto Rico with his family.