Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors consists of an equal number of municipal representatives, hotel managers and owners, and community leaders who review and approve CVB policy, program, and budget.

The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., is a private, non-stock corporation.

Our 2021 Board of Directors

Amanda Hedtke*, Chair
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, Appleton

Chris Haese*, Vice Chair
City of Neenah

Ryan Batley*, Secretary
Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel, Neenah

Dale Youngquist*, Treasurer
Village of Fox Crossing

Matt Carpenter
History Museum at the Castle

James Fenlon*
Village of Little Chute

Peter Gianopoulos*
Business At-Large/Retired Thrivent Financial Executive

Chuck Gifford*
Comfort Inn and Suites, Appleton

Karen Harkness
City of Appleton

Jeffrey Igel
Fox Valley Technical College

Deb Johnson*
Copperleaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, Appleton

Norb Karner
Village of Kimberly

Randy Kliment
Hampton Inn, Appleton

Jane Lang
Neenah Historical Society

Jim March*
Town of Grand Chute

Dana Reader
Reader Restaurant Group LLC

Abe Weber*
Appleton International Airport

Zach Zinsli
Home2 Suites Appleton

* Member of the executive committee