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 is made up of ex-officio members and members appointed by the Governor.
The 21-member council represents locations throughout the state and a wide range of expertise that includes, but is not limited to, Destination Marketing Organization leaders, tourism business owners, economic development experts, industry thought leaders, legislators and leaders of the arts.
Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment to the Wisconsin Council on Tourism may start the application process here, by clicking on the Boards and Commissions Application
Wisconsin Council on Tourism Members
Anne Sayers
Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Secretary Anne Sayers Bio
Representative Jill Billings
Wisconsin State Assembly AD 95, La Crosse
Senator Julian Bradley
Wisconsin State Senate, SD 28, New Berlin
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
Jill Diehl
President / CEO, Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, Inc., Wisconsin Dells
Nathan Gordon
Tribal Member, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Bayfield
Representative Chanz Green
Wisconsin State Assembly AD 74, Grand View
Cindy Hoehne
Owner, Rainbow Ridge Farms, Onalaska
Raynetta "Ray" Hill
Executive Director, Historic King Drive Business Improvement District 8, Milwaukee
Senator Sarah Keyeski
Wisconsin State Senate SD 14, Lodi
Joe Klimczak
General Manager, Cave of the Mounds, Blue Mounds
Nic Mink
President, Seven Acre Dairy Company, Paoli
Christian Overland
The Ruth and Hartley Barker Director, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison
Sarah Pancheri
President & CEO, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., Milwaukee
Jacqui Sharpe
Executive Director, Three Lakes Area Visitors Bureau, Three Lakes
Aaron Sherer
Executive Director, Paine Art Center and Gardens, Oshkosh
Jesse Simpkins
Vice President of Marketing, St. Croix Rods, Minocqua
Denise Stillman
Co-owner/Operator, Parkwood Lodge, Fish Creek
George Tzougros
Executive Director, Wisconsin Arts Board, Madison
Ellie Westman Chin
President & CEO, Destination Madison, Madison