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
Hilary Van Alsburg, Chair, Executive Director, Tucson Children's Museum
Steve Earnhart, Immediate Past Chair - Market President, iMAR Entertainment
Ghee Alexander, Treasurer - CEO, Desert Hospitality Management
Rhonda Fure, CPA, Senior Manager, BeachFleischman
Austin Wright, Chief Communications Officer, Tucson Airport Authority
David Kliman, President, The Kliman Group
Ray Flores, President, Flores Concepts
General Business
Dr. Amanda Kraus, Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Arizona
Shaun Tilley, Assistant General Manager, Tucson Convention Center
Casey Wills, President, Agro Land & Cattle Co.
Sally Kane, Owner, The Coronet
Mo Garfinkle, Co- Proprietor, Los Milics Vinyards
Del Arvayo, Chief Operating Officer, Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
Hospitality/Visitor Services
Jan Hyneman, Senior Manager, National Accounts, MC&A
Amy Draper, Owner/Operator, Armory Park Inn
Terry Hanley, Managing Director, Tanque Verde Ranch
Mark Ochoa, Director of Hotel Operations, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
Nick Fox, VP of Sales & Marketing, CIMA Enterprises
Tianna Holder, Marketing & Media Manager, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
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 Visit Tucson Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday October 14th at the JW Marriott Star Pass in the Arizona ballroom. Time TBD.
Future Board Meeting Dates
- October 14th, 2026
- December 17th, 2026
- February 18th , 2027 (Board Retreat)
- April 15th, 2027
- June 17th, 2027
