Jacksonville. Where Florida Begins.


Meet the Jacksonville Team

Administration

  • John Reyes
  • John Reyes
  • President & CEO
  • (904) 421-9150
  • John presides over all the strategic, partner and community alliances developed for the organization.

  • Debbie Mudd
  • Debbie Mudd
  • Senior Director of Finance, Administration and HR
  • (904) 421-9155
  • Debbie handles all finance & accounting, human resources and office administration.

  • Marianne Limkeman
  • Marianne Limkeman
  • Director of First Impression
  • (904) 798-9111
  • Marianne responds to visitor inquiries via phone, US mail, e-mail, and fax. She truly is the first impression of the Jacksonville area.

  • Sue Hisgen
  • Sue Hisgen
  • Director of First Impressions
  • (904) 798-9111
  • Sue responds to visitor inquiries via phone, US mail, e-mail, and fax. She truly is the first impression of the Jacksonville area.

  • Nicole Trueblood
  • Nicole Trueblood
  • Events Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9182
  • Nicole plans all the events related to Visit Jacksonville including but not limited to: Open House, Destination Outlook luncheon, National Tourism Week events and assists with many Visit Jacksonville sales and marketing related events



 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Administrative team individually or via e-mail at admin@visitjacksonville.com.

Communications

  • Lyndsay Rossman
  • Lyndsay Rossman
  • Director of Corporate Communications
  • (904) 421-9153
  • Contact Lyndsay for general business, local media and meetings and conventions inquiries. She is the go-to person for interviews and media requests for research information.

  • Jennifer Bryant
  • Jennifer Bryant
  • Communications Coordinator
  • (904) 421-9161
  • Contact Jennifer for all leisure media and travel trade media requests. She also serves as an internal resource to staff and partners seeking destination information and exposure.



 

For media assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Communications team individually or via e-mail at commun@visitjacksonville.com.

Marketing

  • Larry Walter
  • Larry Walter
  • Vice President of Marketing
  • (904) 421-9167
  • Larry oversees the strategic marketing effort focusing on delivering quality, memorable visitor experiences.

  • Mya Carter
  • Mya Carter
  • Director of Product Development & Research
  • (904) 421-9183
  • Mya spearheads the research efforts to gain more insight into visitor demographics and behaviors, industry trends and marketing Jacksonville as a destination.

  • Katie Kurycki
  • Katie Kurycki
  • Travel Industry Sales Manager
  • (904) 421-9160
  • Katie works with the community to create dynamic packages and experiences. She also works with travel industry professionals to build the awareness and product offerings for Jacksonville.

  • Chris Atib
  • Chris Atib
  • Promotions Manager
  • (904) 421-9156
  • Chris promotes the Jacksonville area through media in other cities by offering prize packages for radio contests, publication or TV sweepstakes, and more.

  • Nancy Torres
  • Nancy Torres
  • Visitor Center Manager
  • (904) 798-9130
  • Nancy supplies visitors with information a tour area visitor centers located at the Jacksonville International Airport, JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, The Jacksonville Landing and the Beaches Historical Museum.

  • Tammy Czigan
  • Tammy Czigan
  • Advertising Sales Associate
  • (904) 798-9148
  • Tammy informs area businesses of marketing opportunities within Visit Jacksonville. Opportunities include, but are not limited to: Visitor Magazine advertising, Destination Planner advertising, Travelocity marketing opportunities, web site marketing opportunities and more.

  • Vicky Koele-Bryan
  • Vicky Koele-Bryan
  • Marketing Associate
  • (904) 421-9178
  • (800) 733-2668
  • Vicky assists the marketing team with reports and administrative duties.



 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Marketing team individually or via e-mail at marketing@visitjacksonville.com.

Sales

  • Kevin Shea
  • Kevin Shea
  • Director of Sales
  • (904) 421-9163
  • Kevin’s sales efforts target youth and amateur sporting events and city-wide conventions and trade shows.

  • Karen Townsend
  • Karen Townsend
  • Director of Convention Sales
  • (904) 421-9172
  • Karen focuses on working with national associations and corporate groups located in the West, Southeast and Midwest.

  • Alex Michaels
  • Alex Michaels
  • Special Markets Sales Manager
  • (904) 798-9123
  • Alex works closely with planners in the following segments: government, active military, education, religious and fraternal.

  • Glenda Washington
  • Multicultural Accounts Director
  • (904) 421-9164
  • Glenda spearheads the multicultural marketing and sales initiative that targets multicultural and religious groups. She also works with national associations and corporate groups located in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

  • Nathan Gaw
  • Nathan Gaw
  • Express Meetings Manager
  • (904) 421-9174
  • Nathan’s two primary areas of focus are meetings with 50 peak room nights or less and state corporate and association meetings.





 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Sales team individually or via e-mail at convsales@visitjacksonville.com

Services

  • Julia Gast
  • Julia Gast
  • Director of Convention Services
  • (904) 421-9151
  • Julia assists planners with all aspects of meeting services working primarily with corporate and association groups.

  • Iris Harris
  • Iris Harris
  • Special Markets Services Manager
  • (904) 421-9171
  • Iris assists planners with multicultural meetings --religious, social, educational, fraternal and leisure as well as acting as contact for Meeting Information Network reports.




 

For assistance contact the Visit Jacksonville Services team individually or via e-mail at convservice@visitjacksonville.com.

Partner Developement

  • Bernard Santiago
  • Bernard Santiago
  • Director of Partner Development
  • (904) 421-9166
  • Contact Bernard if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a corporate sponsor or partner with Visit Jacksonville.

  • Kimberly Morgan
  • Kimberly Morgan
  • Associate Director of Partner Development
  • (904) 421-9154
  • Contact Kimberly to assist you with maximizing your Visit Jacksonville partnership. She is eager to work with you If you need assistance with the For Partners Only section of the web site, want to learn more about any Visit Jacksonville programs or opportunities or brainstorm new ideas for growing your business.



 

For assistance, contact the Visit Jacksonville Partner Development team individually or via partners@visitjacksonville.com

Technology

  • Kory Martin
  • Kory Martin
  • Associate Director of Technology
  • (904) 421-9169
  • Kory oversees the computer systems within the Visit Jacksonville office.



 

 

 


Weather

Because of its North Florida location, Jacksonville has a temperate climate and a delightful change of seasons not found in other Florida cities. Year-round sunshine and blue skies offer mild weather, making a visit to Jacksonville pleasant, whatever the season.

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