Board of Directors

Destinations International is driven by volunteer leadership. The members of our volunteer boards and committees truly play an important role in helping us achieve our mission to empower our members so that their destinations can excel.

We are a tax exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(6), and governed by a 34-member Board of Directors which directs the affairs of the association, determines policies, actively pursues its purpose and supervises the disbursements of funds.

Nominations are Now Open!

Nominations are now open for three-year terms beginning July 2026 on the Destinations International Board of Directors.

Board members play a vital role in shaping the future of our association and Foundation. We are seeking individuals who bring strategic thinking, active engagement and a commitment to advancing the destination organization industry.

Candidates should be prepared to contribute thoughtfully, participate fully in board and committee work, champion our mission across the industry and support the Foundation through meaningful annual investment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, accountability, respect for diverse perspectives and a collaborative, community-focused mindset.

Destinations International is committed to cultivating a tourism industry that reflects the full spectrum of human diversity. We encourage nominations that reflect the varied communities we serve.

To learn more about Board & Governance expectations please click here.

Nominations close on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Click Here to Nominate Yourself or a Colleague

Executive Committee

Leslie Bruce, CDME

President & CEO, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Association Chair

Kyle Edmiston, CDME

President & CEO, Visit Lake Charles
Association Chair Elect

Rickey Thigpen, MCTP, Ph.D

President & CEO, Visit Jackson
Association Treasurer

Beth Erickson, CDME

President & CEO, Visit Loudoun
Association Secretary

Scott White

President & CEO, Visit Greater Palm Springs
Association Immediate Past Chair

Monica Smith, CMP, CASE, CDME

Director at Large

Fred Dixon

President & CEO, Brand USA
Director at Large

Bethanie DeRose, CDME

Executive Vice President, Hunden Partners
Director at Large

Domenic Bravo, CDME, CTA, CPM

Executive Director, Wyoming Office of Tourism
Ex-Officio Director to the Executive Committee
Board of Directors

Tania Armenta

President & CEO, Visit Albuquerque

Sonya Bradley

Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Visit Sacramento

Bennish Brown

President & CEO, Destination Augusta

Adam Burke

President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Foundation Secretary/Treasurer

Julie Calvert

President & CEO, Visit Cincy

Cody Chomiak, CDME

Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba

Victoria Cimino

President & CEO, Discover Newport

Zeek Coleman

President, Ad+genuity Marketing Solutions, Inc.

Craig Compagnone

Chief Operating Officer, MMGY Global

Santiago Corrada

President & CEO, Visit Tampa Bay

Michael Crockatt

President & CEO, Ottawa Tourism

Erin Francis-Cummings

President & CEO, Future Partners

Jill Delaney

President & CEO, Discover Albany

Norbert Kettner

CEO, Vienna Tourist Board

Y.T. Anderson

CEO, Visit Oulu

Laura Libby

President, Destination Marketing, Miles Partnership

Michelle Mason, CAE, FASAE, CQIA

President & CEO, ASAE

Kristin McGrath, CDME

Executive Director, Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau

Rose Noble, CDME

President & CEO, Visit Spokane

Brett Oetting, CDME

Founder & CEO, Oetting Alchemy

Steven Paganelli, CDME

Senior Director, Americas Sales, Tripadvisor
Foundation Chair Elect

Kristen Reynolds, CDME

President & CEO, Choose Chicago

Nancy Small

CEO, Tourism Richmond

Sara Toliver, CDME

President & CEO, Visit Ogden

Upcoming Board Meetings

The Destinations International Board of Directors will be meeting on the following dates:

  • Q2 2026: March 30, 2026, Newport Beach, CA
  • Q3 2026: July 20, 2026: Portland, OR
  • Q4 2026: December 8-9, 2026, TBD