by Kurt Burkhart | Aug 13, 2021 | Current Show
Frank Squillace serves as Director of Network2Work@PVCC, a division of Community Self-Sufficiency Programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College. His primary focus is on encouraging local employers to offer quality empowerment (wages, opportunities, support, etc.) to...
by Kurt Burkhart | Aug 2, 2021 | Current Show
Ken Fischang, CHME, CMP, CTA joined the Gilmore Car Museum in June 2018 as a Docent and event volunteer. In March 2020 Ken was named Director of Commercial Operations for the largest car museum in North America. The Gilmore Car Museum has seven partner museums...
by Kurt Burkhart | Jul 26, 2021 | Current Show
Marc Garcia is President and CEO of Visit Mesa, the destination marketing and management organization for the City of Mesa, Arizona and the surrounding region. Immediately after joining the DMO in June 2012, after fifteen years at Visit Phoenix, Garcia prioritized a...
by Kurt Burkhart | Jul 12, 2021 | Current Show
Ed Salvato is an educator in LGBTQ+ tourism marketing (including teaching at NYU and McCombs at UT Austin’s NYC Center). He’s a frequent go-to for the destination sector on all things LGBTQ+ and attracting and meeting the needs of underserved travelers, in...
by Kurt Burkhart | Jul 9, 2021 | Current Show
Monica Smith serves as the President & CEO of Southeast Tourism Society (STS) and has our 26 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Prior to joining the staff of STS, Monica served on its Board of Directors while she was the Vice President of...
by Kurt Burkhart | Jun 14, 2021 | Current Show
Ben Ellsworth has dedicated over two decades to the restaurant industry, creating memorable experiences through food. His approach to cuisine is rooted in his passion for learning about other food cultures, as well as the history behind different dishes and cuisines....