Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance Active Members
DELAWARE
Delaware Tourism Office
Nikki A. Boone, Public Relations Specialist
Secondary - Dina Reider, Director, Marketing & Communications
99 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Tel: 866-284-7483
Fax: 302-739-5749
Direct: 302-672-6857 (Nikki) or 302-672-6826 (Dina)
nikki.boone@state.de.us (Nikki) or dina.reider@state.de.us (Dina)
www.visitdelaware.com
Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Lyn Lewis, Director of Communications
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 20
Wilmington, DE 19801-1661
Tel: 800-489-6664 or 302-295-2210
Fax: 302-652-4726
Direct: 302-295-2212
Cell: 302-463-4128
lynlewis@wilmcvb.org
www.visitwilmingtonde.com
Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Michele L. Robinette, Director of Public Relations and Special Events
435 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Tel: 800-233-KENT
Fax: 302-734-0167
Direct: 302-734-7511
mrobinette@visitdover.com
www.visitdover.com
Southern Delaware Tourism
Aubrey Manzo, Tourism Marketing Manager
Secondary - Scott Thomas, Executive Director
P.O. Box 240 (103 W. Pine Street)
Georgetown, DE 19947
Tel: 302-856-1818
Fax: 302-856-5713
aubreym@visitsoutherndelaware.com (Aubrey) or scottt@visitsoutherndelaware.com (Scott)
www.visitsoutherndelaware.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington, DC Convention and Tourism Corporation
Rebecca Pawlowski, Director of Communications
Secondary Carla Barry-Austin, Media Relations Manager
901 7th Street, N.W., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202-789-7000
Fax: 202-448-8591
Direct: 202-789-7099 (Rebecca) 202-789-7072 (Carla)
Cell: 703-507-0657 (Rebecca)
rebecca@washington.org or carla@washington.org
www.washington.org/pressroom
MARYLAND
Maryland Office of Tourism Development
Connie Yingling, Public Relations Coordinator
Secondary - Camila Clark, PR & Promotions Manager
217 E. Redwood Street, 9th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: 410-757-3400
Fax: 410-333-6643
Direct: 410-767-6329 (Connie) or 410-767-6298 (Camila)
Cell: 443-250-0708 (Connie)
cyingling@choosemaryland.org (Connie) or cclark@visitmaryland.org (Camila)
www.visitmaryland.org
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitors Bureau
Susan Steckman, Director of Communications
26 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Tel: 410-280-0445 x 103 or 888-302-2852
Cell: 410-507-8739
Fax: 410-280-0994
Direct: 410-263-0511
ssteckman@visitannapolis.org
www.visitannapolis.org
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
Sarah Hisamoto, Temporary Stand-in for National Travel Media Manager
100 Light Street, 12th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: 410-659-7300
Fax: 410-727-2308
Direct: 410-659-7071
shisamoto@baltimore.org
www.baltimore.org
Baltimore County Conference & Visitors Bureau
Craig A. Peddicord, Executive Director
Secondary - Marge Saunders, Sales Manager
P.O. Box 5426
Lutherville, MD 21094-5426
Tel: 410-296-4886 x 7 (Craig) 410-296-4886 x 5 (Marge)
Fax: 410-296-8618
info@visitbacomd.com (Craig) bacomd@erols.com (Marge)
www.visitbacomd.com
Calvert County Departmetn of Economic Development
Erica Stone, Tourism Specialist
Secondary - Danita boonchaisri, Marketing Specialist
Wendy Rawling, Tourism Program Assistant
Tel:410-535-4548
Fax:410-535-4585
stoneem@co.cal.md.us (Erica) danitab@co.cal.md.us (Danita)
rawlinwm@co.cal.md.us (Wendy)
www.ecalvert.com
Carroll County Tourism
Barbara J. Beverungen, Manager
224 North Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
Tel: 410-386-2983
Fax: 410876-1560
bbeverungen@ccg.carr.org
www.carrollcountytourism.org
Charles County Office of Tourism
TBD, Tourism Director
Secondary - Cat Carroll, Marketing Specialist
P. O. Box 2150
La Plata, MD 20646
Tel: 301-645-0558
Fax: 301-638-2408
Direct: 301-645-0551
or carrollc@charlescounty.org (Cat)
www.visitcharlescounty.com
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Sarah Duck, Director of Marketing
Secondary - Katie Kimmel, Director of Advertising
15 Visitors Center Drive
McHenry, MD 21541
Tel: 301-387-4386
Fax: 301-387-2080
sarah@garrettchamber.com (Sarah) or katie@garrettchamber.com (Katie)
www.visitdeepcreek.com
Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Thomas B. Riford, President and CEO
16 Public Square
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tel: 301-791-3246
Fax: 301-791-2601
Cell: 301-730-1635
tomr@marylandmemories.com
www.marylandmemories.com
Howard County Tourism
Rachelina Bonacci, Executive Director
Secondary - Erin Van Bavel, Group Sales & Marketing Manager
8267 Main Street, Side Entrance
P.O. Box 9
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Tel: 410-313-1900 or 800-288-8747
Fax: 410-313-1902
Cell: 410-808-0916 (Rachelina) or 443-538-1659 (Erin)
rachelina@visithowardcounty.com (Rachelina) or erin@visithowardcounty.com (Erin)
www.visithowardcounty.com
Talbot County Office of Tourism
Debbi Dodson, Director
11 South Harrison Street
Easton, MD 21601
Tel: 410-770-8000
Fax: 410-770-8057
ddodson@talbgov.org
www.tourtalbot.org
Tourism Council of Frederick County
Tiffany Wilms, Tour & Marketing Coordinator
19 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Tel: 301-600-4050
Fax: 301-600-4044
Cell: 301-748-5449
twilms@fredco-md.net
www.fredericktourism.org
NEW JERSEY
Capital Region Tourism
Kimberly Stever
1A Quakerbridge Plaza, Suite 2
Mercerville, NJ 08619
Tel: 609-689-9964
Fax: 609-586-9989
kimberly@visitcapitalregion.org
www.visitcapitalregion.org
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Office of Tourism
Michael Chapaloney, Director, Tourism Communication
400 North Street, Fourth Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Tel: 717-787-5453
Fax: 717-787-0687
Direct: 717-720-1301
mchapalone@state.pa.us
www.visitpa.com
Secondary - Richard Wright, Associate Vice President
Cara O’Donnell, Account Supervisor
Tierney Communications
200 North Third Street, Tenth Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Tel: 717-231-5330
Fax: 717-234-2430
Direct: 717-231-5338 (Richard) or 717-231-5342 (Cara)
rwright@tierneyagency.com or codonnell@tierneyagency.com
Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau
Barbara Lehman, Director of Communications
One Beaver Valley Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Tel: 610-565-3679
Fax: 484-448-2028
Cell: 215-872-1308
blehman@brandywinecvb.org
www.brandywinecounty.org
Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau Inc.
Michelle Greco, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
3207 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
Tel: 215-639-0300
Fax: 215-642-3277
mgreco@buckscounty.travel
www.experiencebuckscounty.com
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau
Patti Jo Lambert
17 Lockwood Road
Baden, PA 15005
724-869-0740
pjlambert@visitbutlercounty.com
www.visitbutlercounty.com
Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau
Nina Kelly, Director of Communications
17 Wilmont Mews, Suite 400
West Chester, PA 19380
Tel: 610-719-1730 or 800-566-0109
Fax: 610-719-1736
nina@cccvb.org
www.brandywinevalley.com
Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Carl Whitehall, Media Relations Manager
571 W Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Tel: 717-334-6274
Fax: 717-334-1166
Direct: 717-338-1052
Cell: 717-495-0443
cwhitehall@gettysburg.travel
www.gettysburg.travel
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
Morgan Obidowski, PR Coordinator
Secondary – Caroline Bean, National Media Relations
30 South 17th Street, Suite 1710
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: 215-599-0776
Fax: 215-599-0773
Direct: 215-599-7433 (Caroline) or 215-599-2298 (Morgan)
Cell: 215-206-2034 (Caroline) 412-779-2880 (Morgan)
caroline@gptmc.com (Caroline) or morgan@gptmc.com (Morgan)
www.gophila.com
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
Julie Donovan, Public Relations Manager
120 East Main Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Tel: 724-238-5661
Fax: 724-238-3673
Direct: 724-238-5661, ext. 109
Cell: 724-787-8791
jdonovan@laurelhighlands.org
www.laurelhighlands.org
Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tracey Werner, Director of Public Relations
840 Hamilton Street, Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18108
Tel: 610-882-9200
Fax: 610-882-0343
Direct: 610-973-3819
Cell: 484-241-9793
tracey@lehighvalleypa.org
www.lehighvalleypa.org
Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau
TBD, Media Relations Manager
Secondary
501 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Tel: 717-299-8901
Fax: 717-299-8901
Direct: 717-735-0311 (TBD)
@padutchcountry.com (TBD)
www.padutchcountry.com
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau
Alicia Quinn, Director of Public Relations
1004 Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Tel: 570-421-5791
Fax: 570-421-8868
Direct: 570-421-5791, ext. 3121
Cell: 570-578-2473
alicia@poconos.org
www.800poconos.com
Tioga County Visitors Bureau
Lori Copp, Public Relations Director
114 Main Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Tel: 570-724-0635
Fax: 570-723-1016
Cell: 570-439-1053
lcopp@epix.net
www.visittiogapa.com
York County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Abby Crooks, Destination Marketing Manager
Secondary – Alison Smith, Public Relations Coordinator
155 W Market Street
York, PA 17401
Tel: 717-852-9675
Direct: 717-852-9675, ext. 108 (Abby) or 717-852-9675, ext. 103 (Alison)
abby@yorkpa.org or asmith@yorkpa.org
www.yorkpa.org
Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau
K. Bailey Fucanan, Director of Communications
John Golden, Communications Manager
600 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 130
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Tel: 610-834-1550
Fax: 610-834-0202
Direct: 610-834-7990 (Bailey) or 610-834-7985 (John)
Cell: 267-221-2575 (Bailey) or 610-420-6337 (John)
fucanan@valleyforge.org (Bailey) or golden@valleyforge.org (John)
www.valleyforge.org
VisitPittsburgh
Lynne Glover, Associate Director of Communications
Secondary - Kristin Mitchell, Communications Coordinator
Regional Enterprise Tower
425 Sixth Avenue, 30th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel: 800-359-0758
Fax: 412-644-5512
Direct: 412-325-0295 (Lynne) or 412-281-0482 ext. 2550 (Kristin)
Cell: 412-715-5223 (Lynne) or 412-216-0202 (Kristin)
Lynne.glover@visitpittsburgh.com (Lynne) or Kristin.mitchell@visitpittsburgh.com (Kristin)
www.visitpittsburgh.com
VIRGINIA
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Wanda Walton, National Media Specialist
901 E. Byrd Street, 19th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-4048
Tel: 804-545-5550
Fax: 804-545-5501
Direct: 804-545-5538
wwalton@virginia.org
www.virginia.org (consumer) or www.vatc.org (industry)
Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
Laura Overstreet, Vice President, Communications
Secondary – Emily Hellewell, Manager Communications
421 King Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 703-838-4200
Fax: 703-838-4683
Direct: 703-838-4200, ext. 206 (Laura) or 703-838-4200, ext 207 (Emily)
Cell: 703-403-7172
LOverstreet@alexandria.travel or ehellewell@alexandria.travel
www.visitalexandriava.com
Bristol TN/VA Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kimberly Leonard, Marketing & Sales
Secondary - Matt Bolas, Executive Director
Beth Stockner, Communications & Events
P.O. Box 519
Bristol, VA 24203
Tel: 423-989-4850
Fax: 423-989-4867
kleonard@bristolchamber.org (Kimberly) or mbolas@bristolchamber.org (Matt) or bstockner@bristolchamber.org (Beth)
www.bristolchamber.org
Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau
Allie Baer, Marketing Manager
PO Box 178
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Tel: 434-293-6789
Fax: 434-295-2176
Cell: 434-906-0757
baer@charlottesville.org
www.pursuecharlottesville.com
Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kim Murden, Tourism Director
3815 Bainbridge Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Tel: 757-502-4898 or 888-889-5551
Fax: 757-502-4883
kmurden@cityofchesapeake.net
www.visitchesapeake.com
Seconds are PR Firm:
Robin Magrisi – robinmagrisi@charter.net
Becky Bump – becky@specialassignment.biz
City of Fredericksburg – Department of Tourism and Business Development
Karen Hedelt, Manager of Tourism Development
760 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Tel: 540-372-1216
Fax: 540-372-6587
Cell: 540-846-3691
khedelt@fredericksburgva.gov
www.VisitFred.com
Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
Kate Hoving, Communication Manager
PO Box 3495
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Tel: 757-229-6511
Cell: 757-229-2047
hoving@visitwilliamsburg.com
www.visitwilliamsburg.com
Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau
Mary Fugere, CMP, CTIS, Director of Media & Community Relations
Ryan Lafata, Media Relations Manager
1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: 757-722-1222 or 800-487-8778
Fax: 757-896-4600
Direct: 757-728-5327 (Mary) or 757-728-5328 (Ryan)
mary@hamptoncvb.com (Mary) or ryan@hamptoncvb.com (Ryan)
www.hamptoncvb.com
Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association
Christine A. Geno, Director of Industry and Media Relations
222 Catoctin Circle, SE, Suite 100
Leesburg, VA 20175
Tel: 703-771-7525
Cell: 703-203-0543
Fax: 703-771-4973
Direct: 703-771-7525, ext. 17
geno@visitloudoun.org
www.visitloudoun.org
Newport News Tourism Development Office
Suzanne Pearson, Media Relations Manager
700 Town Center Drive, Suite 320
Newport News, VA 23606
Tel: 757-926-1400
Fax: 757-926-1441
Direct: 757-926-1429
Cell: 757-879-7728
spearson@nngov.com
www.newport-news.org
Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mary Garrett, Director of Marketing & Communications
Secondary – Tesha Benjamin, Media Relations Manager
232 East Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Tel: 757-664-6620 x 629 (Mary) or 757-644-6620 x 616 (Tesha)
Fax: 757-622-3663
mgarrett@norfolkcvb.com or tbenjamin@norfolkcvb.com
www.norfolkcvb.com
Portsmouth Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rebecca (Becky) M. Cutchins, Media Relations Manager
505 Crawford Street, Suite 2
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Tel: 757-393-5327
Fax: 757-393-5330
Direct: 757-393-5327, ext. 5200
Cell: 757-235-1594
cutchinsr@portsmouthva.gov
www.visitportsva.com
Prince William County/Manassas, VA Convention & Visitors Bureau
Esther Turner, Marketing Manager
April Kinloch, Marketing Manager
8609 Sudley Road, Ste. 105
Manassas, VA 20110
Tel: 703-396-7130 x 18 (Esther) 703-396-7130 x 12 (April)
Fax: 703-396-7160
eturner@visitpwc.com or akinloch@visitpwc.com
www.visitpwc.com
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Janene Charbeneau, Director of Communications
401 N. Third Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Tel: 804-783-7411
Cell: 804-873-2566
Fax: 804-780-2577
Main: 804-782-2777
jcharb@richmondva.org
www.visit.richmond.com
Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
Catherine Fox, Tourism Director
101 Shenandoah Avenue NE
Roanoke, VA 24016
Tel: 540-342-6025
Fax: 540-342-7119
Direct: 540-342-6025, ext. 114
Cell: 540-580-1125
rkecvbfox@aol.com
www.visitroanokeva.com
Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention and Visitors Bureau
Judy Winslow, Director of Tourism
Beverly Melton, Marketing and Public Relations Manager
PO Box 37 (335 Main Street)
Smithfield, VA 23431
Tel: 757-357-5182
Fax: 757-365-4360
jwinslow@isleofwightus.net (Judy) or bmelton@isleofwightus.net (Beverly)
www.smithfield-virginia.com
Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Ron Kuhlman, Vice President, Tourism Marketing & Sales
2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 500
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Tel: 757-385-6645
Fax: 757-437-4747
rkuhlman@vbgov.com
www.vbfun.com
Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Natalie Wills, Executive Director
1360 S Pleasant Valley Road
Winchester, VA 22601
Tel: 540-542-1326 or 877-871-1326
wills@visitwinchesterva.com
www.VisitWinchesterVA.com
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Division of Tourism
Patricia (Tricia) Sizemore, Public Information Specialist
90 MacCorkle Avenue SW
South Charleston, WV 25303
Tel: 304-558-2003, ext. 319
psizemore@wvcommerce.org
www.callwva.com
Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau
VACANT, Public Information Director
201 High Street, Suite 3
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-291-6720
www.tourmorgantown.com
Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kari Thompson, PR Manager
Secondary - Steve Nicely, Executive Director
350 7th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Tel: 304-428-1130
Fax: 304-428-8117
Cell: 304-580-1160 (Kari)
kthompson@stonewallgroup.com or snicely@parkersburgcvb.org
www.greaterparkersburg.com
Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Amy Kaczynski, Public Relations Manager
540 N. Jefferson Street, Box 17, Suite N
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Tel: 304-645-1000 or 800-833-2068
Fax: 304-647-3001
Cell: 304-673-3798
amy@greenbrierwv.com
www.greenbrierwv.com
Southern West Virginia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lisa Strader, Director of Public Relations
221 George Street, Suite 2
Beckley, WV 25801
Tel: 304-252-2244
Fax: 304-252-2522
Direct: 304-252-2244, ext. 14
Cell: 304-663-6901
lisa@visitwv.com
www.VISITWV.com
Member Emeritus
(Formerly with the Maryland Office of Tourism Development)
Mindy Bianca, Public Relations Director
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
27 W. Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Tel: 717-520-5574
Fax: 717-534-3165
Cell: 717-315-4139
mbianca@hersheypa.com
www.hersheypa.com