WMTA Board & Staff
President: Camille Jourden-Mark | Michigan’s Adventure, Muskegon
First Vice President: Mike Powers | Bay Pointe Inn, Shelbyville
Second Vice President: Jeff Swanson | Country Dairy, New Era
Treasurer: Patti Cornwell | Cornwell's Turkeyville USA, Marshall
Board Members
Brian Behler | JW Marriott, Grand Rapids
Liz Berger | Chateau Chantal, Traverse City
Jodie Bissonette | Gaslight Media, Petoskey
Karel Bush | Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council
Sandy Crandall | Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Baldwin
Chris Evers | Schellenberg & Evers, Grand Rapids
Dan Gendler | San Chez Bistro, Grand Rapids
Kristin Mooney | Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids
Renee Newman | Discover Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo
Kevin Ricco | Allegan County Parks, Allegan
Bruce Schedlbauer | Gerald R. Ford Airport, Grand Rapids
Rick Schmidt | Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
Matt Slottke | Campbell Group, Grand Rapids
George Smolak | Legs Inn, Cross Village
Cindy Timmerman | Coopersville Chamber of Commerce, Coopersville
Brad VanDommelen | Traverse City CVB, Traverse City
Amy VanLoon | White Lake Chamber of Commerce, Whitehall
Ex Officio
Dave Lorenz | Travel Michigan, Lansing
Advisory Board Members
Mark Bultema | Central Michigan Paper, Ada
Dennis P. McCarthy | Blarney Castle Oil, Bear Lake
Dan Sippel | Booth Newspapers, Grand Rapids
Stafford Smith | Stafford’s Hospitality, Petoskey
Larry Wozniak | Super 8 - Stevensville, Stevensville
Staff
Rick Hert, CEO
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.
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; 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; 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 & Publications Director
616-245-2217, ext. 106, shannon@wmta.org
Contact re: website; editorial; quick leads; online listings; membership questions; calendar of events; inclusion in Travel Tips or Tourist Times newsletters; social media; print and on-line advertising preparation and approval; and photo submissions for on-line and print publications.
Kelly McGrail, Director of Marketing & Special Projects
616-245-2217 x 105, kelly@wmta.org
Contact re: media partnerships; travel shows; news releases; participation in promotions and give-aways; photo library submissions; and educational seminars.