OREGON RURAL TOURISM CONFERENCE - Key Persons
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- Director, Community - Based Services
Alexa Carey Director, Community-Based Services alexa@traveloregon.com 971.717.6178 • Leads the development and delivery of the Oregon Tourism Studio and community-based services programing • Coaches and resources destination-based Networks and Oregon Tourism Studio community leadership to achieve outcomes of 15-year regional visions • Facilitates opportunities around tourism planning, strategy, and capacity building to meet the needs of Oregon's tourism industry and enhance community impacts Favorite Oregon Activity: Seeking Oregon's best hidden culinary experiences from farms, ranches, and historic downtowns in rural Oregon
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- Industry Communications Manager
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- Manager, Welcome Center Program
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- Manager, Global Communications
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- Content Editor, Integrated Marketing
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- Marketing Automation Analyst
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- Insights & Planning Manager, Global Marketing Services
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- Database Information Specialist, Global Integrated Marketing
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- Operations & HR Coordinator
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- Global Sales Program Manager
Gabi Duarte Global Sales Program Manager gabi@traveloregon.com 971.717.6207 • Plans and manages all Brand USA tour operator and media research tours in coordination with the Global Sales team • Plans and manages Global Sales industry tradeshows and events in-state, nationally and internationally • Coordinates with internal studios for creative, website, marketing and social media project briefs for the Global Sales team Favorite Oregon Activity: Stand-up paddleboarding on the Deschutes River in Downtown Bend, followed by an IPA at 10 Barrel Brewing Company
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- Coordinator, Global Sales
Gabriella Linquist Coordinator, Global Sales gabriellal@traveloregon.com 971.352.6707 • Supports Global Sales staff that travel internationally and domestically. • Coordinates departmental meetings, trainings, and communications. • Fulfills information requests; including distribution of materials to international and domestic travel community partners. Favorite Oregon Activity:Hiking through Oregon forests to soak in natural hot springs.
Greg Eckhart Director, Global Sales greg@traveloregon.com 971.717.6193 • Drives market strategy for Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Korea and feeder markets in S.E. Asia • Works with in-country representative offices, airlines and industry to maximize Oregon product in tour operator brochures, online promotions, trade and consumer media • Represents Travel Oregon at International Marketing Partners Group in support of Vice President, Global Sales Favorite Oregon Activity: Hiking to McNeil Point on Mt Hood and camping at Cairn Basin
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- Director, Regional Cooperative Tourism Program
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- Destination Development Manager
Hilary Sager Destination Development Manager hilary@traveloregon.com 971.717.6206 • Manages and oversees the Oregon Food Trails Program and Digital Marketing Boost Program in service of small tourism businesses, providing trainings, partnership opportunities, networking and marketing resources. • Develops tools and resources to support industry partners in learning about and developing product within emerging visitor experience areas. • Collaborates with internal departments and external agency partners to develop and deploy communications strategies to help solve complex challenges in high-use recreation areas. • Serves as liaison to Global Marketing team, connecting new product and information coming out of Oregon's destinations to Travel Oregon's marketing channels. Favorite Oregon Activity: Backpacking and alpine lake swimming in the Wallowas.
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- Industry Communications Content Editor
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- Content & Community Manager
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- External and Public Affairs Strategist
Scott Bricker Interim Vice President, Destination Development sbricker@traveloregon.com 971.717.6185 • Oversees a team that develops programs and projects aiming to provide world-class visitor experiences in Oregon • Manages culinary and agritourism development and our statewide agritourism industry working group • Spearheads visitor transportation strategy and agency participation • Participates in community-based tourism development and provides follow-up leadership and support to action teams. Favorite Oregon Activity: Paddleboarding on one of Oregon's pristine bodies of water… followed up by an in-town local food and beverage walking/biking tour.
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- Project Manager, Regional Cooperative Tourism Program
Kate Sappell Project Manager, Regional Cooperative Tourism Program ksappell@traveloregon.com 971.717.6223 • Serves as the project manager of the Regional Cooperative Tourism Program • Liaison between Regional Destination Management Organizations and Travel Oregon departments • Assists in the tracking and implementation of regional strategic plans Favorite Oregon Activity: Long walks up tall mountains accompanied by alpine dips
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- Interim VP, Operations / Comptroller
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- Director, Global Marketing Services
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- Marketing Services Manager
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- Vice President, Global Marketing
Teresa O'Neill Vice President, Global Strategic Partnerships teresa@traveloregon.com 971.717.6190 Oversees the Global Strategic Partnerships team which includes the following program areas: • Regional Cooperative Tourism Program • Industry Services • Grants • Strategic Partnership Development Favorite Oregon Activity: A day on the slopes or a golf course in beautiful Central Oregon, followed by a tasty Pinot Noir
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- Research Manager, Global Marketing Services
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- Director, Global Strategic Partnerships
Lisa Itel Director, Global Strategic Partnerships lisaI@traveloregon.com 503.967.1564 • Lead Travel Oregon's grants programs and team • Lead Travel Oregon's integrated partnership strategy and oversee the execution of partnerships and sponsorships • Lead Travel Oregon's collaboration with Oregon's economic development infrastructure Favorite Oregon Activity: Riding the tram to the top of Mt. Howard at Wallowa Lake
Lorna Davis Global Sales Manager lornad@traveloregon.com 971.727.6218 • Key role/tasks is managing the travel trade activities and partnerships for the Americas and beyond. • Working with industry organizations, including moto coach industry, Canadian media and trade, France, Netherlands and niche markets and receptive (Inbound) operators. • Key role/tasks is managing the travel trade activities and partnerships for the Americas and beyond Favorite Oregon Activity: Camping, fishing, hunting, and all three at once!
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- Brand Manager, Global Marketing
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- Coordinator, Global Strategic Partnerships
Matthew Finn Coordinator, Global Strategic Partnerships matthew@traveloregon.com 971.352.6705 • Provides administrative support and project management support to the VP of Global Strategic Partnerships • Coordinates and attends meetings with public and private sector partners • Serves as a liaison on behalf of the Global Strategic Partnership Team to internal and external stakeholders
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- Director, Marketing Insights & Visitor Services
Michelle Woodard Grants Manager michellew@traveloregon.com 971.352.6716 • Administers and monitors Travel Oregon's competitive and matching grants programs • Manages the grant application, review and awards process • Responsible for increasing positive economic impacts of tourism and strengthening Oregon's diverse local tourism industry through Travel Oregon grants Favorite Oregon Activity: Exploring the great outdoors and spending time with family in Ashland
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- Director, Global Integrated Marketing
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- Destination Development Program Manager
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- Vice President, Global Sales
Petra Hackworth Vice President, Global Sales petra@traveloregon.com 971.717.6191 • Plans and oversees travel trade strategic plan, including industry education on travel trade and strategy for participation in sales-oriented shows • Oversees collaboration with external partners and internal teams to set international traditional and social media strategies • Represents Travel Oregon in international partnerships, on trade missions and to international media Favorite Oregon Activity: Spending time at the coast and wine tasting
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- Manager, Executive & Commission Administration
Todd Davidson Chief Executive Officer todd@traveloregon.com 971.352.6715 • Leads relationship with Governor, Legislature, Tourism Commission and state agencies • Leads relationship with national tourism policy and strategy, administration and Congress • Oversees agency strategic direction and performance • Oversees agency administration, resource allocation, vision and culture Favorite Oregon Activity: Fly fishing any number of incredible spots in Oregon Download Bio
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- Interim Vice President, Destination Development
Scott Bricker Interim Vice President, Destination Development sbricker@traveloregon.com 971.717.6185 • Oversees a team that develops programs and projects aiming to provide world-class visitor experiences in Oregon • Manages culinary and agritourism development and our statewide agritourism industry working group • Spearheads visitor transportation strategy and agency participation • Participates in community-based tourism development and provides follow-up leadership and support to action teams. Favorite Oregon Activity: Paddleboarding on one of Oregon's pristine bodies of water… followed up by an in-town local food and beverage walking/biking tour.
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- Vice President, Global Strategic Partnerships
Teresa O'Neill Vice President, Global Strategic Partnerships teresa@traveloregon.com 971.717.6190 Oversees the Global Strategic Partnerships team which includes the following program areas: • Regional Cooperative Tourism Program • Industry Services • Grants • Strategic Partnership Development Favorite Oregon Activity: A day on the slopes or a golf course in beautiful Central Oregon, followed by a tasty Pinot Noir
Todd Davidson Chief Executive Officer todd@traveloregon.com 971.352.6715 • Leads relationship with Governor, Legislature, Tourism Commission and state agencies • Leads relationship with national tourism policy and strategy, administration and Congress • Oversees agency strategic direction and performance • Oversees agency administration, resource allocation, vision and culture Favorite Oregon Activity: Fly fishing any number of incredible spots in Oregon Download Bio