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Because of its North Florida location, Jacksonville has a temperate climate and a delightful change of seasons not found in other Florida cities. Year-round sunshine and blue skies offer mild weather, making a visit to Jacksonville pleasant, whatever the season.

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Contact Us

Administration

  • John Reyes
  • John Reyes
  • President & CEO
  • (904) 421-9150
  • John presides over all the strategic, partner and community alliances developed for the organization.

  • Debbie Mudd
  • Debbie Mudd
  • Senior Director of Finance, Administration and HR
  • (904) 421-9155
  • Debbie handles all finance & accounting, human resources and office administration.


  • Marianne Limkeman
  • Marianne Limkeman
  • Director of First Impression
  • (904) 798-9111
  • Marianne responds to visitor inquiries via phone, US mail, e-mail, and fax. She truly is the first impression of the Jacksonville area.

  • Sue Hisgen
  • Sue Hisgen
  • Director of First Impressions
  • (904) 798-9111
  • Sue responds to visitor inquiries via phone, US mail, e-mail, and fax. She truly is the first impression of the Jacksonville area.

  • Nicole Trueblood
  • Nicole Trueblood
  • Partner Development/Events Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9182
  • Nicole plans all the events related to Visit Jacksonville including but not limited to: Partner Benefit Refreshers, Visit Jacksonville for Breakfast, Open House, Destination Outlook luncheon, National Tourism Week events and assists with many Visit Jacksonville sales and marketing related events


Communications

  • Lyndsay Rossman
  • Lyndsay Rossman
  • Director of Corporate Communications
  • (904) 421-9153
  • Contact Lyndsay for general business, local media and meetings and conventions inquiries. She is the go-to person for interviews and media requests for research information.

  • Carrie McLaren
  • Carrie McLaren
  • Communications
  • (904) 421-9173
  • Carrie handles all leisure media and travel trade media requests. She can assist with itineraries, media visits and leisure travel articles.

  • Jennifer Bryant
  • Jennifer Bryant
  • Communications Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9161
  • Jennifer is the contact for information on upcoming events and B-roll, press kit and image requests. She also is the editor of the Visitor Magazine, Destination Planner and Partner newsletters.


Marketing

  • Larry Walter
  • Larry Walter
  • Vice President of Marketing
  • (904) 421-9167
  • Larry oversees the strategic marketing effort focusing on delivering quality, memorable visitor experiences.

  • Mya Carter
  • Mya Carter
  • Director of Product Development & Research
  • (904) 421-9183
  • Mya spearheads the research efforts to gain more insight into visitor demographics and behaviors, industry trends and marketing Jacksonville as a destination.

  • Lisa Betley
  • Lisa Betley
  • Director of Travel Industry Sales
  • (904) 421-9160
  • Lisa’s sales efforts focus primarily on the tour and travel trade, including wholesale tour operators, travel agents and international tour operators.

  • Chris Atib
  • Chris Atib
  • Promotions Manager
  • (904) 421-9156
  • Chris promotes the Jacksonville area through media in other cities by offering prize packages for radio contests, publication or TV sweepstakes, and more.

  • Nancy Torres
  • Nancy Torres
  • Visitor Center Manager
  • (904) 798-9130
  • Nancy supplies visitors with information a tour area visitor centers located at the Jacksonville International Airport, JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, The Jacksonville Landing and the Beaches Historical Museum.

  • Tammy Czigan
  • Tammy Czigan
  • Advertising Sales Associate
  • (904) 798-9148
  • Tammy informs area businesses of marketing opportunities within Visit Jacksonville. Opportunities include, but are not limited to: Visitor Magazine advertising, Destination Planner advertising, Travelocity marketing opportunities, web site marketing opportunities and more.

  • Jodie Baldwin
  • Jodie Baldwin
  • Marketing Associate
  • (904) 421-9158
  • Jodie assists the marketing team with reports and administrative duties.

  • Vicky Koele-Bryan
  • Marketing Associate
  • (904) 421-9178
  • (800) 733-2668
  • Vicky assists the marketing team with reports and administrative duties.


Sales

  • Shirley Smith
  • Shirley Smith
  • Vice President, Sales
  • (904) 421-9165
  • Shirley develops strategies and oversees implementing them to bring more group business to Jacksonville area hotels and meeting facilities.

  • Kevin Shea
  • Kevin Shea
  • Director of Sales
  • (904) 421-9163
  • Kevin’s sales efforts target national associations and corporate groups located in the mid-atlantic and northeast, as well as all Federal government groups.

  • Karen Townsend
  • Karen Townsend
  • Director of Convention Sales
  • (904) 421-9172
  • Karen focuses on working with national associations and corporate groups located in the west, southeast, and Midwest.

  • Theda “TJ” Jackson
  • Theda “TJ” Jackson
  • Multi-cultural Accounts Director
  • (904) 421-9164
  • TJ spearheads the multicultural marketing and sales initiative that informs multicultural and religious groups about the benefits of bringing their event to the greater Jacksonville area.

  • Alex Michaels
  • Alex Michaels
  • Special Markets Sales Manager
  • (904) 798-9123
  • Alex works closely with planners in the following segments: active military, education, religious, fraternal.

  • Clay Buchanan
  • Clay Buchanan
  • Sales Manager
  • (904) 421-9168
  • Clay works primarily with social, military reunions, Florida state associations and state or local government business.

  • Katie Kurycki
  • Katie Kurycki
  • Express Meetings Manager
  • (904) 421-9174
  • Katie’s two primary areas of focus are sports groups and meetings with 50 peak room nights or less



  • Nathan Gaw
  • Nathan Gaw
  • Lead Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9184
  • Coordinates all Visit Jacksonville reporting and lead generation to partner businesses, while assisting Shirley.


Services

  • Julia Gast
  • Julia Gast
  • Director of Convention Services
  • (904) 421-9151
  • Julia assists planners with all aspects of meeting services working primarily with corporate and association groups.

  • Iris Harris
  • Iris Harris
  • Special Markets Services Manager
  • (904) 421-9171
  • Iris assists planners with multicultural meetings --religious, social, educational, fraternal and leisure as well as acting as contact for Meeting Information Network reports.

  • Greg Granstad
  • Greg Granstad
  • Services Associate
  • (904) 421-9152
  • Greg assists planners with military/family reunions and sports groups as well as assistance with locating meeting/event venues. He coordinates room pick-up and city-wide tracking efforts.


Partner Developement

  • Bernard Santiago
  • Bernard Santiago
  • Director of Partner Development
  • (904) 421-9166
  • Contact Bernard if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a corporate sponsor or partner with Visit Jacksonville.

  • Kimberly Morgan
  • Kimberly Morgan
  • Associate Director of Partner Development
  • (904) 421-9154
  • Contact Kimberly to assist you with maximizing your Visit Jacksonville partnership. She is eager to work with you If you need assistance with the For Partners Only section of the web site, want to learn more about any Visit Jacksonville programs or opportunities or brainstorm new ideas for growing your business.


Technology

  • Kory Martin
  • Kory Martin
  • Associate Director of Technology
  • (904) 421-9169
  • Kory oversees the computer systems within the Visit Jacksonville office.



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