Wisconsin Council on Tourism
The Wisconsin Council on Tourism advises the Secretary on matters relating to tourism and serves as a sounding board to the agency as it develops and enacts the strategic plan to advance tourism.
The 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. Each Council member is encouraged to serve on at least one committee.
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
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Deb Archer, CDME Madison |
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Senator Joan Ballweg |
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Darren Bush Owner Rutabaga Paddlesports Madison |
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Deborah Carey Founder and President New Glarus Brewing Company New Glarus |
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Dr. Robert Davis President and CEO Black Holocaust Museum, Milwaukee Milwaukee |
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Genyne Edwards Partner P3 Development Group Milwaukee |
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AJ Frels Executive Director La Crosse County Convention and Visitors Bureau La Crosse |
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Nathan Gordon Vice Chairman Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Bayfield |
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Kathy Kopp Grant County Tourism Council Platteville |
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Michelle Martin Executive Director Washburn County Tourism Association Spooner |
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Mary McPhetridge Director Ashland Chamber of Commerce Ashland |
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Christian Overland Director Wisconsin Historical Society Madison |
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Ben Popp Executive Director American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Springbrook |
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Senator Jeff Smith Wisconsin State Senate SD 31, Eau Claire |
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Representative Shelia Stubbs Wisconsin State Assembly AD 77, Madison |
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Missy Tracy Municipal Relations Coordinator Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Wisconsin Dells |
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Representative Travis Tranel |
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George Tzougros Executive Director Wisconsin Arts Board Madison |
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Krystal Westfahl Executive Director Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau + Chamber of Commerce Minocqua |
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Luke Zahm Host, Wisconsin Foodie Owner, Driftless Café Viroqua |