BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vision: Elevate Tucson as the dynamic outdoor and cultural hub of the Sonoran Desert.

Mission: Welcoming the world to Tucson to strengthen our vibrant community.

Executive Committee

Steve Earnhart, Chair - Market President, IHeartMedia
Ghee Alexander, Treasurer - CEO, Desert Hospitality Management
Nancy Kluge, Immediate Past Chair - President, Reid Park Zoological Society
Hillary Louarti, Member at Large - Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Transportation
Hilary Van Alsburg, Member at Large, Executive Director, Tucson Children's Museum
Rhonda Fure, CPA, Senior Manager, BeachFleischman
Austin Wright, Chief Communications Officer, Tucson Airport Authority

General Business

Dr. Amanda Kraus, Assistant Vice President, Campus Life University of Arizona
Hilary Van Alsburg, Executive Director, Children's Museum
Shaun Tilley, Assistant General Manager, Tucson Convention Center
Rhonda Fure, CPA, Senior Manager, BeachFleischman
David Kliman, President, The Kliman Group
Casey Wills, President, Agro Land & Cattle Co.
Sally Kane, Owner, The Coronet

Hospitality/Visitor Services

Nate Ares, Owner, Ares Collective Restaurants
Jan Hyneman, Senior Manager, National Accounts, MC&A
Ray Flores, President, Flores Concepts
Grant Dipman, General Manager, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Amy Draper, Owner/Operator, Armory Park Inn
Terry Hanley, Managing Director, Tanque Verde Ranch

Government

Andres Cano, Board of Supervisors, Pima County
Charlene Mendoza, Mayor’s Appointee, City of Tucson

Director At Large

Austin Wright, Chief Communications Officer, Tucson Airport Authority
Pablo Toscano, Director Hospitality Leadership Program, Pima Community College

Next Board Meeting Date

The Next Visit Tucson Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 at 8:00AM-9:30AM.

Location: TCC, 260 S Church Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. The Board Room is located on the North Side of the campus, adjacent to the administrative offices. Enter through the breezeway next to the ticket office. Parking is available in the Lot A Garage, accessible directly off Church Avenue.

Future Board Meeting Dates

December 18th, 2025
February 19th , 2026 (Board Retreat)
April 16th, 2026
June 18th, 2026