In addition to our 15 member Board of Directors, Missouri Travel Alliance has a number of active committees, as well.
AUCTION
Plans and coordinates all aspects of our annual auction fundraiser.
LAURA BRAHAN, Maryland Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 2125, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: (314) 548-6052 | laura@visitmarylandheights.org
MARCY BARNHART, Warrensburg CVB
407A East Russell Avenue, Suite 2
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 262-4611
KIM THOMPSON, Madden Media
19794 Red Oak Blvd, St. Joseph, MO 64505
Phone: (816) 662-2900 | kthompson@maddenmedia.com
KATHY MEDLEY, Sikeston Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau
128 N New Madrid Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2498
EDUCATION
Plans and coordinates all aspects of our educational workshops, including the selection of topics, speakers, and sites.
BRENDA NEWBERN, VisitCape
220 North Fountain Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: (573) 335-1631 | bnewbern@visitcape.com
TRISH ERZFELD, Perry County Heritage Tourism
2 West Ste. Maries Street, Perryville, MO 63775
Phone: (573) 517-2069 | trish@perryvillemo.com
MARCY BRYANT, Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
407A East Russell Avenue, Suite 2, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: (660) 262-4611 | marcy.bryant@warrensburg-mo.com
EXECUTIVE
Makes decisions, ensures that those decision are carried out and acts on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the Board of Directors.
CAROLYN CROOKER, Sedalia Convention & Visitors Bureau
600 East Third Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
Phone: (660) 826-2932 | carolyn@sedaliamo.org
LAURA BRAHAN, Maryland Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 2125, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: (314) 548-6052 | laura@visitmarylandheights.org
JULIE WILSON, The Track Family Fun Park and Branson Ferris Wheel
3388 Green Mountain Drive, Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (417) 334-1612, x1017 | julie@bransontracks.com
BRENDA NEWBERN, VisitCape
220 North Fountain Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: (573) 335-1631 | bnewbern@visitcape.com
BETH MEAD, Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau
300 South Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 441-5577 | beth.mead@como.gov
CORI DAY – Executive Director, Missouri Travel Council
500 SW South Avenue #1112, Blue Springs, MO 64013
Phone: (816) 266-2513 | executivedirector@missouritravel.com
AT LARGE:
KIM THOMPSON, Madden Media
19794 Red Oak Blvd, St. Joseph, MO 64505
Phone: (816) 662-2900 | kthompson@maddenmedia.com
GARY FIGGINS, Show Me Missouri
609 Billington Street, Kennett, MO 63857
Phone: (573) 888-1100 | gfiggins@showmemissouri.net
LEGISLATIVE
Collaborates with the Missouri Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus and the Missouri Division of Tourism to establish legislative priorities.
GARY FIGGINS, Show Me Missouri
609 Billington Street, Kennett, MO 63857
Phone: (573) 888-1100 | gfiggins@showmemissouri.net
MEMBERSHIP
CHRIS WILSON, Greater St. Charles CVB
230 South Main Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-7776 | cwilson@discoverstcharles.com
MISSOURI EVENT SUMMIT
Plans and coordinates all aspects of this annual trade show which is held jointly with the Missouri Society of Association Executives and the Society of Government Meeting Professionals.
CORI DAY, Executive Director
PO Box 1112, Blue Springs, MO 64013
(816) 266-2513 | executivedirector@missouritravel.com
LAGINA FITZPATRICK, Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitors Bureau
5815 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach, MO 65065
Phone: (573) 348-1599 | lagina@funlake.com
MISSOURI SPORTS TRAVEL EXCHANGE
Works with the Missouri Sports Travel Exchange Event Planner and plans and coordinates all aspects of this annual sales and marketing event.
CHRIS WILSON, Greater Saint Charles CVB
230 South Main Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 946-7776 | cwilson@discoverstcharles.com
LAURA BRAHAN, Maryland Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 2125, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: (314) 548-6052 | laura@visitmarylandheights.org
PR & COMMUNICATIONS
MEGAN McCONACHIE, Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau
300 South Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 441-5577 | megan.mcconachie@como.gov
LEISURE TRAVEL TRADE SHOW
Plans and coordinates all aspects of this annual event that is held at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
CAROLYN CROOKER, Sedalia Convention & Visitors Bureau
600 East Third Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
Phone: (660) 826-2932 | carolyn@sedaliamo.org
AD-HOC COMMITTEES:
BYLAWS
Reviews the organization’s bylaws and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, on an as needed basis.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Reviews the organization’s mission, vision, focus and goals and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, on an as needed basis.