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2021 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 OTA Board Nomination Application 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.
Paige Alost

OTA President
Central State University
Nichole Cardinale

OTA Treasurer
Gervasi Vineyard
Leiann Stewart
OTA Secretary
Miami County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Randi Adam

OTA Vice President
Cincinnati USA
Jim Mahon

OTA Past President
Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Northwest
Lee Alexakos

Cedar Point
Bryan Edwards

Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Christie Weininger

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential
Library & Museums
Northeast
Cathy Durant
TravelHost
Lute Harmon Jr.
Ohio Magazine
Tonja Marshall
Visit Canton
Southwest
Chris Schutte
Chamber of Greater Springfield
Elizabeth Connor

National Aviation Heritage Area
Paula Kirch Smith
Cincinnati State Technical and
Community College
Southeast
Kim Bauer

Portsmouth/Scioto County Visitors Bureau
Adria Bergeron
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
Deana Clark
Marietta-Washington County CVB
Central
Amanda Davis
Visit Grove City
Kevin Seymour
COSI