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2026 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

Barb Bowden (Chair)

Area Managing Director, Ops
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando

Paul S. Mears, III (Chair-Elect)

President
Hello! Destination Management Company

Terry Prather (Past Chair)

Chair
Dr. Phillips Charities

Atish Shah (Secretary/Treasurer)

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Xenia Hotels & Resorts

Charlie Freeman

President of Business Operations
Orlando Magic

Claudia Menezes

Vice President
GoPegasus

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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

John de Armas

President
Spectra Management

Jarrod Dillon

President of Business Operations
Orlando City and Pride Soccer

Jennifer Evins

President & CEO
United Arts of Central Florida

Steven Jamieson

Chris Jaskiewicz

President & CEO
ICON Park

David Lutz

President & CEO
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

Chris Mueller

Managing Director
Hilton Orlando

Marc Reicher

Executive Vice President/Florida Partner
RIDA Development Corporation

Sean Verney

Area General Manager
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

At-Large Directors

Brian Comes

Vice President of Field Operations, Americas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Dan Giordano

Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development
Rosen Hotels & Resorts

Trina Gregory

Owner
Se7en Bites

Erick Hawkins

Chief Administrative Officer
Orlando Health

Anne-Marie Hayward

Chief Revenue Officer
JCQ Services

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Robert Agrusa

President & CEO
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association

Adam Babington

Vice President of External Affairs
Walt Disney World

Brooke Bonnett

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
City of Orlando

Dr. Alexander Cartwright

President
University of Central Florida

Brad Gilmour

Park President
Aquatica and Discovery Cove

Tim Giuliani

President & CEO
Orlando Economic Partnership

Roseann Harrington

Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor
Orange County Government

Greg Kaiser

SVP of Business Development
Universal Destinations & Experiences

Lance Lyttle

Lance Lyttle

CEO
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Mark Tester

Executive Director
Orange County Convention Center

Maria Triscari

President & CEO
International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce

COUNTY-APPOINTED EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Evelyn Cardenas

President & CEO
Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc.

Nicole Wilson

Commissioner, District 1
Orange County Goverment

GENERAL COUNSEL

William T. Dymond, Jr.

Chairman
Lowndes

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