WMTA Board & Staff

Board of Directors
President - Larry Wozniak; Park Inn, Stevensville
First Vice-Chair - Bruce Schedlbauer; Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids
Second Vice-Chair - Renee Newman; Air Zoo, Kalamazoo
Treasurer - Susan Baynard; Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville

Board Members
Sue Bila; Michigan Festivals & Events Association, Chesaning
Patty Cornwell; Cornwell's Turkeyville USA, Marshall
Robert Gattin; Cadillac Area CVB, Cadillac
Millicent Huminsky; Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council, Lansing
Linda Jones; Michigan Grape & Wine Council, Lansing
Camille Jourden-Mark; Michigan's Adventure, Muskegon
Sara Kronlein; Ludington Area CVB, Ludington
Dennis McCarthy; Blarney Castle Oil Co., Bear Lake
Rex O'Connor; Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City
Jason Ryan; Double JJ Resort, Rothbury
Cindy Timmerman; Discover Coopersville, Coopersville
Brad Van Dommelen; Traverse City CVB, Traverse City
Steve Yencich; Michigan Hotel/Motel & Resort Association, Lansing

Ex Officio
Dave Lorenz; Travel Michigan, Lansing

Advisory Board Members
Mark Bultema; Central Michigan Paper Co., Ada
Dan Sippel; Booth Newspapers, Grand Rapids
Stafford Smith; Stafford's Hospitality, Petoskey

Staff

Rick Hert, Executive Director
616-245-2217, ext. 102rick@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. 101cheri@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.

Heather Mumby, Director of Publications pubs@wmta.org
Contact re: descriptive listing changes; print and on-line advertising preparation and approval; and photo submissions for on-line and print publications.

Bruce Barker, Southwest Michigan Account Manager
616-245-2217, ext. 104swsales@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. 107nwsales@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.

Megan Streng, Communications & Membership Director
616-245-2217, ext. 106 Megan@wmta.org
Contact re: quick leads; online listings; membership questions; and inclusion in Travel Tips or Tourist Times newsletters