Georgia Tourism Foundation

Board meetings are held on a quarterly basis (March, June, September [during annual Governor’s Tourism Conference], and December). Dates, times, locations, and additional information are subject to change. 

Upcoming Meetings

Date: TBD

Meeting Minutes

• April 2024
• December 2023
• September 2023
• June 2023
• March 2023

Any questions concerning this meeting should be directed to Jay Markwalter: [email protected].

Board of Directors

Joseph Akers
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at RaceTrac

Sean Brevick
Vice President of Americas Commercial Marketing and Global Field Marketing of IHG Hotels and Resorts

Cassius F. Butts
Founder, Capital Fortitude Business Advisors

Jake Carter
Owner & Operator, Southern Belle Farm

Paul Cramer
President & CEO of The Classic Center

Cynde Dickey
Chief Financial Officer at Dickey Farms, Inc.

David Friederich
President of Barnsley Resort

James Hutchinson
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Promotions of the Georgia Lottery Corporation

Mark O'Brien
President and CEO of LakePoint Sports

William Pate
President, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Atul Patel
Asset Manager at Asha Management

Kal Patel
President and CEO of Image Hotels, Inc.

Marisa Simpson
Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs for Atlanta Gas Light (Southern Company Gas)

Dave Snyder
Owner and Operator of Halyards Catering, Hook & Knife Charters, and Halyards Restaurant Group

Rep. Ron Stephens
Chairman, Economic Development & Tourism Committee, Georgia House of Representatives

Scott Tigchelaar
President of Senoia Enterprises and Nic & Norman's

Allan Vella
President and CEO of Fox Theatre

Mark Williams
Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority