An experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable industry advisory committee drives our success. Advisory committee members provide insight and ideas related to applied research, education and engagement. The 22-member committee represents the depth and breadth of the industry in Minnesota. Each member is an individual with a passion for, and commitment to, the tourism, travel or hospitality industry.
Lucie Amundsen
Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC)
decc.org
Bryan Anderson
Minnesota Department of Transportation
dot.state.mn.us
Bill Deef
Meet Minneapolis
minneapolis.org
Chelsea Fey
Visit St. Paul
visitsaintpaul.com
Natasha Freimark
Mall of America
mallofamerica.com
Craig Hansen
National Park Services (Superintendent, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway)
nps.gov
Brian Juntti
Minnesota Historical Society
mnhs.org
Tom Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort
kavanaughs.com
Kara Kawakami
Minnesota Vikings
vikings.com
Marianna Khauv
Owner, Best Western Chelsea Inn & Suites
bestwestern.com
Lauren Bennett McGinty
Explore Minnesota Tourism
exploreminnesota.com
Holly Menninger, Ph.D.
Bell Museum
bellmuseum.umn.edu
Pat Mutter
Visit Winona
visitwinona.com
Michael Neusser
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
nwmf.org
Christine Noonan
Minnesota State Fair
mnstatefair.org
Vanessa Perry, Ph.D.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
dnr.state.mn.us
Erika Rivers
Wilderness Inquiry
wildernessinquiry.org
Julie Tesch
Center for Rural Policy and Development
ruralmn.org
Lori Vicich
UMN Extension
extension.umn.edu
Joanna Wallenberg
Brookside Resort
brookside-resort.com
Julie Wearn
Visit Roseville
visitroseville.com
Angie Whitcomb
Hospitality Minnesota
hospitalityminnesota.com
Ron Wirtz
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
minneapolisfed.org