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2025 Board of Directors

Explore the powerhouse behind Visit Orlando's vision, where dedicated community and business leaders converge to chart a course for transformative tourism experiences and shape the future of Orlando's global appeal.

Executive Committee

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Barb Bowden (Chair)

Area Managing Director, Ops
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
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Terry Prather (Past-Chair)

Chair
Dr. Phillips Charities
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Charlie Freeman (Chair-Elect)

President of Business Operations
Orlando Magic
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Atish Shah Secretary/Treasurer

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Xenia Hotels & Resorts
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Brian Comes (At-Large)

Vice President of Field Operations, Americas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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Paul S. Mears, III

President
Hello! Destination Management Company
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Casandra Matej (President & CEO)

President & CEO
Visit Orlando

Elected Directors

Visit Orlando Board Member

David Buckalew

Business Owner
Buckalew Hospitality, LLC
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John de Armas

President
Spectra Management
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Jarrod Dillon

President of Business Operations
Orlando City Soccer
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Jennifer Evins

President & CEO
United Arts of Central Florida
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Steven Jamieson

Corporate Director of Operations
The Forbes Company
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Chris Jaskiewicz

President & CEO
ICON Park
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David Lutz

President & CEO
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting
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Claudia Menezes

Vice President
GoPegasus
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Chris Mueller

General Manager
Hilton Orlando
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Marc Reicher

Executive Vice President/Florida Partner
RIDA Development Corporation
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Sean Verney

Area General Manager
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

At-Large Directors

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Brian Comes

Vice President of Field Operations, Americas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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Dan Giordano

Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development
Rosen Hotels & Resorts
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Trina Gregory

Owner
Se7en Bites
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Erick Hawkins

Chief Administrative Officer
Orlando Health
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Anne-Marie Hayward

Market President & Publisher
Orlando Business Journal

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

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Robert Agrusa

President & CEO
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
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Adam Babington

Vice President of External Affairs
Walt Disney World
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Brooke Bonnett

Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
City of Orlando
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Brad Gilmour

Park President
Aquatica and Discovery Cove
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Tim Giuliani

President & CEO
Orlando Economic Partnership
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Roseann Harrington

Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor
Orange County Government
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Gerald Hector University of Central Florida Designate

Senior Vice President of Administration & Finance
University of Central Florida
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Karen Irwin

President & COO
Universal Orlando Resort
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Mark Tester

Executive Director
Orange County Convention Center
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Kevin Thibault

CEO
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

COUNTY-APPOINTED EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

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Evelyn Cardenas

President & CEO
Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc.
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Nicole Wilson

Commissioner, District 1
Orange County Goverment

GENERAL COUNSEL

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William T. Dymond, Jr.

Chairman
Lowndes