WMTA Board & Staff

Board of Directors
President: Bruce Schedlbauer, Gerald Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids
1st Vice President: Renee Newman, Discover Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo
2nd Vice President: Camille Jourden-Mark, Michigan’s Adventure, Muskegon
Treasurer: Susan Baynard, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

Board Members
Sean Barnard, Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey
Brian Behler, JW Marriott, Grand Rapids
Liz Berger, Chateau Chantal, Traverse City
Sue Bila, Michigan Festivals & Events Association, Chesaning
Sandy Crandall, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Baldwin
Robert Gattin, Cadillac Area CVB, Cadillac
Dennis P. McCarthy, Blarney Castle Oil, Bear Lake
Laurie Michael, Garland Resort, Lewiston
Mike Powers, Bay Pointe Inn, Shelbyville
Amy Seng, Ludington Area CVB, Ludington
Matt Slottke, Campbell Group, Grand Rapids
George Smolak, Legs Inn, Cross Village
Jeff Swanson, Country Dairy, New Era
Cindy Timmerman, Coopersville Chamber of Commerce, Coopersville
Brad VanDommelen, Traverse City CVB, Traverse City

Ex Officio
Dave Lorenz, Travel Michigan, Lansing

Advisory Board Members
Mark Bultema, Central Michigan Paper, Ada
Dan Sippel, Booth Newspapers, Grand Rapids
Stafford Smith, Stafford’s Hospitality, Petoskey
Larry Wozniak, Super 8 - Stevensville, Stevensville

Staff
Rick Hert, Executive Director
616-245-2217, ext. 102, rick@wmta.org  

Contact re: legislative and association policy issues; strategic partnerships; business-related speaking engagements; and participation on board of directors and committees.

Cheri Spencer, Office Manager
616-245-2217, ext. 101, cheri@wmta.org  

Contact re: invoice questions; address/contact and other business information changes.

Sarah Hayes, Director of Marketing & Special Projects
616-245-2217 x 105, sarah@wmta.org  

Contact re: news releases and editorial; participation in promotions and give-aways; media partnerships; travel shows; calendar of events; photo library submissions; and educational seminars.

Bruce Barker, Southwest Michigan Account Manager
616-245-2217, ext. 104, swsales@wmta.org  

Contact re: All members located south of Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta and Isabella Counties. Contact re: print and on-line advertising opportunities; member benefits questions; and new-member referrals and materials.

Tom Blossfeld, Northwest Michigan Account Manager
616-245-2217 ext. 107, nwsales@wmta.org  

Contact re: All members located north and including Oceana, Newayo, Mecosta and Isabella Counties. Contact re: print and on-line advertising opportunities; member benefits questions; and new-member referrals and materials.

Judy Dood, Distribution Manager
616-245-2217, ext. 100, advisor@wmta.org  

Contact re: quick leads; bulk guide mailings; online listings and links, and internet updates.

Shannon Springer, Communications & Membership Director
616-245-2217, ext. 106, shannon@wmta.org  

Contact re: quick leads; online listings; membership questions;  inclusion in Travel Tips or Tourist Times newsletters; print and on-line advertising preparation and approval; and photo submissions for on-line and print publications.