PARKERSBURG, WV – The Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau announced its 2008 board of directors and officers during its 2008 annual meeting Monday evening at the Parkersburg Art Center.
CVB President Steve Nicely said, “As a nonprofit corporation, the board of directors has a very important role in determining the success of the bureau by setting policy, approving the budget and telling others of the importance of tourism and the CVB. I’m thrilled that these individuals have agreed to serve on the board and to provide leadership to the organization in 2008.”
2008 Greater Parkersburg CVB Board of Directors
OFFICERS:
Dwight Marty (Red Roof Inn) Chairman
Cal Malcom (C R Malcom) Vice Chairman
Dianne Anderson (Blennerhassett Historical Foundation) Secretary
Jim Reed (WesBanco) Treasurer
Ed Hofmann (Ogden Directories) Past Chairman
Steve Nicely (CVB) President & CEO
DIRECTORS:
Ann Conageski (City of Parkersburg appointment)
Gala Florence (United Bank)
Kerri Griffith (Fenton Gift Shop)
Louie Haer (Family Fitness Center/Wood County appointment)
Alan Hardway (Wingate Inn/City of Vienna appointment)
Rick Modesitt (Wood County Commission/Wood County appointment)
Marilyn Pettit (DaVinci’s/City of Williamstown appointment)
Kristi Steed (North Bend State Park)
Pam Swain (Holiday Inn Express)
Larry Tracey (Huntington National Bank)
Katrina Wright (Grand Central Mall)
LEGAL COUNSEL:
Bob Kent (Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love)
Except for those who are appointed by one of the cities or the county that imposes the hotel occupancy tax in Wood County, the board of directors is elected annually by the members of the bureau. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity.
To learn more about the area and upcoming events, visit www.GreaterParkersburg.com
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Posted on: February 12, 2008
