Organization Accreditation Program Committee (DMAP Board)
The Organization Accreditation Program Committee shall represent the association's dedication to the professional development of its member organizations. The committee shall serve as the governing board for the destination organization industry's highest organizational achievement, known as the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) or by any future name chosen by the committee, and any related support programs. The Committee shall serve as the de facto board of directors of the program and establish their own policies and procedures for the operation of the program. This shall include procedures for the selection of members of this committee and its leadership and govern the operation of their meetings.
2025 Committee Members
- Andrew Weir, President & CEO, Destination Toronto
- Eduardo Chaillo, Global Meetings & Tourism Specialists, LLC, Maritz
- Glorianna Yamin, Marketing Director, Discover Puerto Rico
- Jay Burress, EVP, Tourism, Hunden
- Jim Ganotis, Director of Information Technology, Destination Cleveland
- Julie Saupe, CDME, President & CEO, Visit Anchorage
- Karen Fisher, CDME, CFO, Visit Pittsburgh
- Meredith Darden, CDME, Interim CEO, Visit Corpus Christi
- Patrick Kaler, President & CEO, Visit Buffalo Niagara
- Sergio Piedra, Senior Director, Community Engagement & Advocacy, Discover the Palm Beaches
- Tania Armenta, CHAIR, President & CEO, Visit Albuquerque
- Timothy Bush, CDME, CMO, Visit Lake Charles
Destinations International Staff Liaison
- Gabriel Seder, Vice President of Global Development