2023 Tourism Committee

Heather Evans, Clinton Community College

Melissa Eversmeyer, LyondellBasell

Jennifer Graf, Retired

Melanie Kalyan, PHR, Krumpets Bakery

Matthew Parbs, Grow Clinton - Ex-Officio

Lou Ray, Deja Vu Furniture and Accessories

Andy Sokolovich, Grow Clinton - Ex-Officio

Anne West, Citizens First Bank

Kris Wiersema, Citizens First Bank

Abby Sandoval, Gateway Realty Group

Paula Steward, Alliant Energy

Staff

Karen Friis, Office Coordinator

Lesley Webster, Director of Placemaking & Tourism

Areas of Focus

Marketing & Special Interest Committee
Identifies enthusiast/ sports/ interest groups for marketing campaigns.
Plans and executes special marketing efforts.
Develops custom content for marketing.

Community Outreach & Events Committee
Supports and promotes local events.
Recruits new volunteers for local events and CVB committee involvement.
Engages volunteers based on interests and time available.

Legislative & Grant Funding Taskforce
Responds to legislative issues that promote and fund the tourism industry.
Identifies grants and other revenue streams from which Clinton can benefit.

Technology Committee
Coordinates CVB website and the Clinton page on the  Travel Iowa website.
Works with marketing committee to create a strategy for Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other online outlets and social media.
 

Wayfinding & Community Maps Committee
Creates local signage and maps.
Works with the City of Clinton (Shared Use Trail Committee) to coordinate with trails, traffic, signage, and other related issues.