Visit Jacksonville. Where Florida Begins.


Meet the Jacksonville Team

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 and Administration
  • (904) 421-9155
  • Debbie handles all finance and accounting, human resources and office administration.

  • Pam Clark
  • Pam Clark
  • Executive Administrative Services Manager
  • (904) 421-9157
  • Assistant to the President & CEO. Provides administrative support and liaison to the Visit Jacksonville Board of Directors.

  • Vicky Koele-Bryan
  • Vicky Koele-Bryan
  • Visitor Center Specialist
  • (904) 798-9111
  • Vicky responds to visitor inquiries in person and via phone, US mail, e-mail, and fax at our Downtown Visitor Center location on N. Laura Street.



 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Administrative team individually or via e-mail at admin@visitjacksonville.com.

Communications

  • Lyndsay Rossman
  • Lyndsay Rossman
  • Senior 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.

  • Jennifer Bryant
  • Jennifer Bryant
  • Communications Manager
  • (904) 421-9161
  • Contact Jennifer for all leisure media and travel trade media requests. She also serves as an internal resource to staff and partners seeking destination information and exposure.



 

For media assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Communications team individually or via e-mail at commun@visitjacksonville.com.

Marketing

  • Mya Carter
  • Mya Carter
  • Senior Director of Marketing
  • (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.

  • Katie Kurycki
  • Katie Kurycki
  • Senior Marketing Manager
  • (904) 421-9160
  • Katie works with the community to create dynamic packages and experiences. She also works with travel industry professionals to build the awareness and product offerings for Jacksonville.

  • Jacqueline Simard
  • Jacqueline Simard
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9178
  • Jacqueline assists in the formation and perpetuation of marketing initiatives, strategies and seasonal campaigns, as well as manages the Visit Jacksonville and udontknowjax online content and design.

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



 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Marketing team individually or via e-mail at marketing@visitjacksonville.com.

Sales

  • Kim Ritten
  • Kim Ritten
  • Senior Director of Sales
  • (904) 421-9163
  • Kim handles high profile citywide Sports events. She also oversees the daily operation of the Sales Department and Key Initiatives for Visit Jacksonville.

  • Karen Townsend
  • Karen Townsend
  • Associate Director of Sales
  • (904) 421-9172
  • Karen focuses on working with State and National Associations as well as Midwest Corporate markets. Her primary focus is Southeast, Florida, DC and Chicago. Karen also spearheads Buyer Education Trips (BET's), Client Events and Sales Missions

  • Marcia Kruidbos Noon
  • Marcia Kruidbos Noon
  • Associate Director of Sales
  • (904) 421-9168
  • Marcia handles Corporate and Medical markets. Primary focus is Southeast, Florida, Atlanta, Texas and Northeast. Marcia also assists in the sales initiatives and promotions.

  • Alex Michaels
  • Alex Michaels
  • Director of National Accounts
  • (904) 798-9123
  • Alex handles the SMERF (Social, Military, Education, Religious and Fraternal) and Government markets. His primary focus is Southeast, Florida and DC.

  • Glenda Washington
  • Glenda Washington
  • Director of National Sales
  • (904) 421-9164
  • Glenda handles the multicultural, hobby and National Association markets. Her primary focus is in Southeast, Florida, Mid-Atlantic and Atlanta regions.

  • Nathan Gaw
  • Nathan Gaw
  • National Accounts Executive
  • (904) 421-9174
  • Nathan handles Amateur, High School and Regional Sports markets.

  • Robin Wright
  • Robin Wright
  • National Accounts Executive
  • (904) 421-9165
  • Robin focuses on group business in the local sports, SMERF and government markets and business transient for our Focus/Select Service Hotels

  • Nicole Trueblood
  • Nicole Trueblood
  • Event Manager
  • (904) 421-9182
  • Nicole plans all the events related to Visit Jacksonville including but not limited to: Open House, Destination Outlook, National Tourism Week. She also coordinates Sales Buyer’s Education Trips (BET) and many other Visit Jacksonville sales and marketing related events.






 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Sales team individually or via e-mail at convsales@visitjacksonville.com

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.

  • Susan Oliasami
  • Susan Oliasami
  • Services Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9156
  • Susan assists non-booked groups with all aspects of meeting services, as well as manages clippings for the Communications Department.



 

For assistance contact the Visit Jacksonville Services team individually or via e-mail at convservice@visitjacksonville.com.

Partner Development

  • Kimberly Morgan
  • Kimberly Morgan
  • 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.

  • Sarah Gibson
  • Sarah Gibson
  • Partner Development Services Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9166
  • Sarah assists Kimberly in servicing partner businesses as well as plan Partner events and manage Partner listings in publications and the website.



 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Partner Development team individually or via partners@visitjacksonville.com

Technology

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



 

 

 


Weather

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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