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 and CEO | |
Craig Walker / Chairperson | FCX Systems |
Kerry Gnik / Vice-Chair | Camp Dawson Chamber |
Aly Goodwin-Gregg / Secretary | GaurdianBridge |
Leah Carbone / Lodging Chair | Residence Inn |
Alex Miller / Treasurer | Attorney at Law |
Mark Cestari / Business-at-Large | Southern Airways |
Justin Reedy / Business-at-Large | Fairfield & Courtyard |
Robbie Baylor | Preston County Economic Development Authority |
Ann Berry | West Virginia University Relations |
Angie Blankenship | Fresh Hospitality |
Steve Blinco | Town of Star City |
Tom Bloom | Monongalia County Commission |
Terri Cutright | TRC Consulting |
Frank DeMarco | WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics |
Lyn Dotson | Mylan Park Foundation |
Jean-Manuel Guillot | The Preston County Inn |
Bill Kawecki | Mayor of Morgantown |
Patty Lewis | Mayor of Granville |
Micheal McGovern | Alpine Lake Resort |
Christian Miller | West Virginia Radio Corporation |
Russ Rogerson | Morgantown Area Partnership |
Don Smith | Preston County Commission |
Keli Zinn | WVU Athletics |