We accomplish our goals by:
- Advising and supporting our community partners that market and sell services to our visitors
- Supporting the development and implementation of the marketing plan
- Supporting the marketing strategies of the WV Division of Tourism where appropriate
- Cultivating a world-class travel and tourism industry through creation of jobs, stimulation of investment, expansion of current tourism businesses and promotion of a positive image, thereby improving the way of life for citizens of Mountaineer Country
Our Vision
To make Mountaineer Country the region’s prime destination for travelers through the recruitment of groups, events and activities that enhance the quality of life in the community and establish the Visit Mountaineer Country CVB as the area’s primary resource for travel assistance.
Mission Statement
To increase the tourism economy by marketing and selling the destination to our guests by “wowing” them and encouraging them to stay one more night and spend one more dollar.
Board of Directors
Susan Riddle | President & CEO |
Robbie Baylor | Preston County Economic Development Authority | Steve Blinco | Town of Star City Councilman |
Tom Bloom | Monongalia County Commissioner |
Bruceton Mills BOD Seat- Open | |
Leah Carbone / Lodging Committee Chair | Residence Inn |
Mark Cestari | Southern Airways |
Terri Cutright | TRC Consulting |
Frank DeMarco | WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics |
Kerry Gnik | Camp Dawson Events Center & Preston County Chamber of Commerce |
Aly Goodwin Gregg / Board Compliance Committee Chair 2022 | Guardianbridge |
Jean-Manuel Guillot | Mayor -Preston County & Preston County Inn |
Terry Jackson | WVU Visitor’s Center |
Bill Kawecki | City Councilman City of Morgantown |
Patty Lewis | Mayor- Town of Granville |
Michael McGovern | Mon Health Systems |
Alex Miller / Treasurer | Attorney of Law |
Christian Miller | WV Radio Cooperation |
Mark Nesselroad | Mylan Park Board of Directors |
Justin Reedy / Lodging Vice Chair, Executive & Finance Committee | Courtyard Marriott |
Russell Rogerson | Morgantown Area Partnership |
Don Smith | Preston County Commission |
Craig Walker / Chairperson | FCX Systems |
Sheila Westfall | Mayor- City of Grafton |
Deanna Williams | Taylor County Commission |
Municipality of Westover | BOD Seat- Vacant |
Keli Zinn | WVU Athletics |