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 2025 Board of Directors

Peter Rank*, Chair
CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa

Jeff Sturgell*, Vice Chair
Village of Fox Crossing

Norb Karner*, Treasurer
Village of Kimberly

Ryan Batley*, Past Chair
Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel, Neenah

Abe Weber*, Past Chair
Appleton International Airport

Beau Bernhoft
Village of Little Chute

Linda Garvey
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley, Appleton

Richard Downey
Town of Grand Chute

Amanda Hedtke*
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Appleton

Mark Kloehn
Holiday Inn, Appleton

Maria Van Laanen*
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

David Kress*
City of Appleton

Chef Jeff Igel
Fox Valley Technical College

Randy Kliment
Aileron Management

Ryan Moede
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Kelly Nieforth*
City of Neenah

*Member of the executive committee

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