Committee Members
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Development Committee
The development committee focuses on membership and relationships.
- Encourage membership that reflects the diversity of the travel industry
- Identify partnerships to further the mission of the organization
- Build relationships both within the travel industry and externally with aligned partners from other sectors
Committee Members
Kim Grzywacz, Interim Chair
CIT Signature Transportation
Tom Devine
Jackson County Tourism
Kristi Franz
Explore Sioux City
 Julie Kronlage
Travel Dubuque
Matt Parbs
Grow Clinton
Nancy Roth
Kalona Historical Society
Spiff Slifka
Howard County Business & Tourism
John Valliere
Iowa PGA
Resources Committee
The resources committee focuses on grants, mentorships, professional services, and technical tools. This committee works in synergy with the iTIP Foundation.
- Identify data and conduct research to quantify the impact of travel in Iowa
- Build mentoring relationships to elevate professionalism
- Provide technical and professional services to members
- Develop grant programs that meet member needs
- Design resources to assist members through an online library
Committee Members
Kerrie Kuiper, Chair
Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau
Terry Baker
Fairfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kevin Bourke
Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau
Kirk Bradenberger
Keokuk Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mark Eckman
Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Rebecca Peters
Vacation Okoboji
Korey Woodbury
Hotel Millwright
John Valliere
Iowa PGA
Education Committee
The education committee focuses on networking opportunities, best practices, accessible training, and professional development. This committee works in synergy with the iTIP Foundation.
- Design an education plan which delivers training across the state and uses technology to increase access
- Provide education on best practices, trends and strategies that enhance the travel industry
- Coordinate networking opportunities for members
- Implement a professional development and leadership training program
- Education committee collaborates with 501c3 to develop programming
Committee Members
Jennifer Pickar, Chair
Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau
Jill Ackerman
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Jackie Bohr
The Hotel at Kirkwood
Jessica Dunker
Iowa Restaurant Association
Kim Grzwacz
CIT Signature Transportation
Julie Stow
Cedar Rapids Tourism
Ginger Williams
Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy Committee
The advocacy committee focuses on identifying key issues, creating meaningful coalitions, empowering members, and engaging in advocacy events and programming.
- Provide a unified voice for state and federal issues which affect the travel industry
- Identify key issues threatening Iowa’s travel industry and coordinate legislative events
- Build support through coalitions for appropriate public policy to address key issues or opportunities
- Empower members with information to advocate for policies at the federal, state, and local levels
Committee Members
Dave Herrell, Chair
Visit Quad Cities
Wes Ehrecke
Iowa Gaming Association
Ward Franz
Explore Sioux City
Tavis Hall
Experience Waterloo
Carrie Koelker
Travel Dubuque
Rebecca Peters
Vacation Okoboji
Nick Pfeiffer
Think Iowa City
Ras Smith
Experience Waterloo
John Valliere
Iowa PGA
Marketing Committee
The marketing committee focuses on the development of the Association’s brand and collateral materials while keeping all the niche markets in mind. The niche markets include but are not limited to sports, group travel, meetings, and Destination Marketing Organizations.
- Develop a strategic marketing plan for external and internal audiences
- Develop niche partnerships in areas of group travel, sports, leisure travel, meetings and other niche markets
- Collaborate with the Iowa Economic Development Authority
- Foster a culture of public-private partnerships
- Cultivate innovations amongst members
Committee Members
Ginger Williams
Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce
Sara Broers
Social Connections, LLC
Michaela Brown
Brown’s Century Theatre
Nicki Brus
Visit Quad Cities
Carla Eysink
Marion County Development Commission
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Trina Flack
Catch Des Moines
Ashley Johnson
Cedar Valley Sports Commission
Rebecca Peters
Vacation Okoboji
Lesley Webster
Grow Clinton
Susan Yarolem
Celebration River Cruises