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
Nancy Kluge, Chair - President, Reid Park Zoological Society
Laura Shaw, Vice Chair - Senior Vice President, Sun Corridor Inc.
Ghee Alexander, Treasurer - CEO, Desert Hospitality Management
Steve Earnhart, Secretary - Market President, iHeartMedia
John Denker, Immediate Past Chair - Vice President of Marketing, University of Arizona
Dr. Amanda Kraus, Member at Large- Assistant Vice President, Campus Life University of Arizona
Bob Hoffman, Member at Large - President Tucson Roadrunners.
General Business
Hilary Van Alsburg, Executive Director, Children's Museum
Shaun Tilley, Assistant General Manager, Tucson Convention Center
Hospitality/Visitor Services
Nate Ares, Owner, Ares Collective Restaurants
Hillary Louarti, Owner, Diamond Transportation
Moniqua Lane, Owner/Developer/Property Mgr., Downtown Clifton
Bryan Tubaugh, CEO, Aligned Hospitality Management
Jan Hyneman, Regional Sales Manager, PRA Arizona Business Events
Jill Nghiem, General Manager, The Leo Kent Hotel
Government
Sharon Bronson, Pima County Board of Supervisors, Pima County
Charlene Mendoza, Mayor’s Appointee, City of Tucson
Josh Nicholson, Council Member, Town of Oro Valley
Director At Large
Austin Wright, Chief Communications Officer, Tucson Airport Authority
Next Board Meeting Date
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA (TBA)
Visit Tucson Board Meeting
8:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023
Tucson Convention Center, Rooms 201/202 (map). 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Future Board Meeting Dates
- December 14, 2023 (2nd week of December based on holiday schedule)
- February 15, 2024, Board Retreat *
- April 18, 2024
- June 20, 2024 (Annual Meeting)