Wisconsin Council On Tourism
The 21-member council aims to represent varied geography and wide-ranging expertise that includes, but is not limited to, recreation and attraction business owners, hospitality and service industry business owners, convention and visitor bureaus, economic development specialists, industry thought leaders, legislators and leaders of arts, historic and cultural destinations.
Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment to the Wisconsin Council on Tourism may start the application process here.
Wisconsin Council on Tourism Members

Anne Sayers Secretary

Senator Joan Ballweg Wisconsin State Senate SD 14, Markesan

Darren Bush Owner, Rutabaga Paddlesports, Madison

Deborah Carey Founder and President, New Glarus Brewing Company, New Glarus

Dr. Natalie Chin Climate and Tourism Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, Superior

Dr. Robert Davis Milwaukee

Genyne Edwards Partner, P3 Development Group, Milwaukee

A.J. Frels Executive Director, La Crosse County Convention and Visitors Bureau, La Crosse

Nathan Gordon Tribal Member, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Bayfield

Michelle Martin Public Relations/Marketing Director, Spooner Health, Spooner

Mary McPhetridge Director, Ashland Chamber of Commerce, Ashland

Christian Overland Director, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison

Ben Popp Executive Director, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, Springbrook

Senator Jeff Smith Wisconsin State Senate SD 31, Eau Claire

Denise Stillman Co-owner, Foremost Management Services; Co-owner/Operator, Parkwood Lodge, Fish Creek

Representative Shelia Stubbs Wisconsin State Assembly AD 77, Madison

Missy Tracy Tribal Member, Ho-Chunk Nation, Wisconsin Dells

Representative Travis Tranel Wisconsin State Assembly AD 49, Cuba City

George Tzougros Executive Director, Wisconsin Arts Board, Madison

Krystal Westfahl Executive Director, Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau + Chamber of Commerce, Minocqua
