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.
2026 Committee Members
- Patrick Kaler, President and CEO, Visit Buffalo Niagara (Board Chair)
- Tania Armenta, President and CEO, Visit Albuquerque (Immediate Past Chair)
- Timothy Bush, CDME, TMP, CDTP, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Lake Charles (Chair Elect)
- Jay Burress, Executive Vice President of Tourism, Hunden Partners
- Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, CITP, Global General Manager for Latin America, Maritz
- Jennifer Christie, CTA, Director of Marketing & Industry Relations, Visit Loudoun
- Karen Fisher, CDME, Chief Financial Officer, Visit Pittsburgh
- Jim Ganotis, Director of Information Technology, Destination Cleveland
- Jason Holic, CDME, Chief of Destination Stewardship, Experience Kissimmee
- Sergio Piedra, Senior Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Discover the Palm Beaches
- Andrew Weir, President and CEO, Destination Toronto
- Glorianna Yamin, Vice President of Marketing, Discover Puerto Rico
Destinations International Staff Liaison
- Kaelyn Mooney, Professional Development Coordinator