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