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Advisory Committee

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.

LA
Lancing Adams
Acting Cabinet Secretary

New Mexico Tourism Department

KA
Karron Alford
Deputy Assistant Secretary

Louisiana Office of Tourism

AB
Andrea Blankenship
Deputy Director, International Tourism

Colorado State Tourism Office

KB
Kaitie Burger
Executive Director

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

JC
Jeremy Chase
Tourism and Marketing Administrator

Visit Idaho

MC
Matt Clement
Executive Vice President

Karsh Hagan Madden (KHM)

AE
Anton Eckert
VP, Global Tourism & Travel Trade

Visit Salt Lake City

KE
Kyle Edmiston
President & CEO

Visit Lake Charles

CE
Chris Ellis
Senior Director, Partner Engagement

Brand USA

KF
Kimber Foster
VP, Marketing & Communications

Visit Fort Worth

JG
Julie Gilbert
Chief Marketing Officer

Explore St. Louis

JH
Joe Heller
Advisory Committee Member

Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

JH
Jennifer Hollenkamp
Senior Director of Marketing

Explore St. Louis

TK
Tiffany Kerr
Senior Vice President & CMO

Visit Austin

LL
Laura Libby
President, Destination Marketing

Miles Partnership

DM
Dannielle Melquist
Director of Marketing

Visit Fargo-Moorhead

LG
Lindsay Milne Grant
Vice President of Marketing

Meet Boston

AM
Andres Muñoz
Chief Marketing Officer

Visit San Antonio

EP
Elizabeth Persons
Head of Global Partnerships

Travelzoo

AS
Anne Sayers
Secretary

Travel Wisconsin

ST
Steven Totten
Director of Marketing

Visit Phoenix

BT
Bailey Tysdal
Manager, Training & Legislative Relations

Travel South Dakota

RV
Rafael Villanueva
CEO

Travel Nevada

JW
Jessica Welch
Director

Delaware Tourism Office

DW
David Williams
Associate Managing Director

Utah Office of Tourism and Film Commission

TW
Tim Wolfe
Director

Colorado State Tourism Office