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.

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Wisconsin Council on Tourism Members

Sayers

Anne Sayers Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Representative Jill Billings

Representative Jill Billings Wisconsin State Assembly AD 95, La Crosse

Senator Bradley

Senator Julian Bradley Wisconsin State Senate SD 28, Franklin

Darren Bush Headshot

Darren Bush Owner, Rutabaga Paddlesports, Madison

deborah-carey

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

Chin Headshot

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

genyne-edwards

Genyne Edwards Partner, P3 Development Group, Milwaukee

aj-frels

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

nathan

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

Rep. Chanz Green

Representative Chanz Green Wisconsin State Assembly AD 74, Grand View

Cindy Hoehne

Cindy Hoehne Owner, Rainbow Ridge Farms, Onalaska

Senator Keyeski

Senator Sarah Keyeski Wisconsin State Senate SD 14, Lodi

Joe Klimczak

Joe Klimczak General Manager, Cave of the Mounds, Blue Mounds

Nic Mink

Nic Mink President, Seven Acre Dairy Company, Paoli

Christian Overland Headshot

Christian Overland The Ruth and Hartley Barker Director, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison

Popp Headshot

Ben Popp Executive Director, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, Hayward

Aaron Sherer

Aaron Sherer Executive Director, Paine Art Center and Gardens, Oshkosh

Stillman Headshot

Denise Stillman Co-owner/Operator, Parkwood Lodge, Fish Creek

Tzougros Headshot

George Tzougros Executive Director, Wisconsin Arts Board, Madison

Krystal Westfahl

Krystal Westfahl President & CEO, Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau, Minocqua

Ellie Westman Chin

Ellie Westman Chin President & CEO, Destination Madison, Madison