Committed to ESTO's success
U.S. Travel's ESTO remains the premier conference for destination marketing professionals, thanks in large part to the insights and expertise of our Advisory Committee. Made up of top destination leaders, this group plays a vital role in shaping ESTO’s programming by partnering with the U.S. Travel team to develop content that is relevant, forward-thinking and impactful.
With a finger on the pulse of industry trends, the Advisory Committee ensures ESTO delivers substantive, dynamic sessions that equip attendees with the strategies and connections to drive their destinations forward. Their leadership and commitment help make ESTO an essential and valuable experience for destination marketers nationwide.
ESTO 2026 Advisory Committee Members:
Lancing Adams
Acting Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Tourism Department
Karron Alford
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Louisiana Office of Tourism
Andrea Blankenship
Deputy Director, International Tourism, Colorado State Tourism Office
Jeremy Chase
Tourism and Marketing Administrator, Visit Idaho
Matt Clement
Executive Vice President, KHM
Anton Eckert
Vice President of Global Tourism & Travel Trade, Visit Salt Lake City
Kyle Edmiston
President & CEO, Visit Lake Charles
Chris Ellis
Senior Director, Partner Engagement, Brand USA
Kimber Foster
VP, Marketing & Communications, Visit Fort Worth
Julie Gilbert
Chief Marketing Officer, Explore St. Louis
James Hambrick
Manager of Travel, TravelZoo
Joe Heller
Chief Marketing Officer, Discover Philadelphia
Jennifer Hollenkamp
Senior Director of Marketing, Explore St. Louis
Tiffany Kerr
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Austin
Laura Libby
President, Destination Marketing, Miles Partnership
Dannielle Melquist
Director of Marketing, Visit Fargo-Moorhead
Lindsay Milne Grant
Vice President of Marketing, Meet Boston
Anne Sayers
Secretary, Travel Wisconsin
Steven Totten
Director of Marketing, Visit Phoenix
Bailey Tysdal
Governor’s Conference on Tourism Manager / Industry Training and Legislative Relations Manager, Travel South Dakota
Rafael Villanueva
CEO, Travel Nevada
Jessica Welch
Director, Delaware Tourism Office
David Williams
Associate Managing Director, Utah Office of Tourism and Film Commission
Tim Wolfe
Director, Colorado State Tourism Office