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2019-20 Ohio Travel Association Board of Directors
The Ohio Travel Association is governed by industry leaders elected by the membership. These board members represent you - a travel industry professional. To make sure our board reflects the needs of all members of the industry, the board has regional representatives and prioritizes making sure all sectors are represented equally.
Interested in joining the OTA Board?
Check out the Nomination Packet for details and a form. Board applications are accepted any time of the year, as occasionally an existing board member is unable to fulfill his or her term.
Jim Mahon
OTA President
Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Paige Alost
OTA Vice President
Athens County CVB
Sharrona Burns
OTA Treasurer
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Richard Nachazel
Immediate Past President
Ohio TNT
Northwest
Lee Alexakos
Cedar Point
Bryan Edwards
Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Christie Weininger
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential
Library & Museums
Northeast
Mike Mulhall
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Nichole Cardinale
Gervasi Vineyard & The Twisted Olive
Tonja Marshall
Visit Canton
Southwest
Randie Adam
Cincinnati USA CVB
Dennis Tracy
Winning Partners
Elizabeth Connor
National Aviation Heritage Area
Paula Kirch Smith
Cincinnati State Technical and
Community College
Southeast
Adria Bergeron
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
Deana Clark
Marietta-Washington County CVB
