Utah Board of Tourism Development

U.C.A. 63N-7-1, sections 101-103

The Board of Tourism Development consists of 13 members representing various geographical areas and segments of the tourism industry. Members are appointed by the governor to advise the Utah Office of Tourism in planning, policies, and strategies, as well as on trends and opportunities for tourism development that may exist in various areas of the state.

The Board has the authority to approve a tourism program consisting of out-of-state advertising, marketing and branding, taking into account the long-term strategic plan, economic trends, and opportunities for tourism development on a statewide basis.

Members

Brian Merrill Owner, Moab River Expeditions Represents: Business Owners

Dean Cox Washington County Commissioner Represents: Utah Association of Counties

Dirk Clayson Represents: San Juan, Piute, Wayne, Garfield and Kane counties

Elaine Gizler Executive Director, Moab Area Travel Council Represents: Carbon, Emery, Grand, Duchesne, Daggett and Uintah counties

Glen Overton Managing Partner, Hotel Park City Represents: Restaurant Industry Greg Miller NBA Governor; Board of Directors, Larry H. Miller Group of Companies Represents: Salt Lake, Tooele and Morgan counties

Jim Powell Vice President of Marketing, Park City Chamber/Bureau Represents: Utah, Summit, Wasatch and Juab counties

Kym Buttschardt Owner, Roosters Brewing Company Represents: Davis, Weber, Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties Nathan Rafferty President & CEO, Ski Utah Represents: Ski Industry

Sara Toliver President & CEO, Visit Ogden Represents: Utah Tourism Industry Association

Shayne Wittwer CEO, Wittwer Hospitality Represents: Washington, Iron, Beaver, Sanpete, Sevier and Millard counties

Lance Syrett Owner, Best Western Ruby’s Inn Represents: Lodging Industry

Mike Taylor Owner, Budget Car & Truck Rental of Utah Represents: Motor Vehicle Rental Industry

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