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2019 Industry Experts and Nationally-Known Speakers
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Tami shares innovative communication and leadership tools that motivate corporations, associations and organizations. Her energy, passion and humor create an engaging, interactive and unforgettable experience for audiences. With both corporate and

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829 Studios is a midsized marketing firm based in Boston that specializes in the luxury travel industry. Peter leads a team of 37 designers, programmers, and marketing professionals who consult for travel agencies and tour operators. Last year, his

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Jason is an experienced results-driven online marketing strategist. As director of marketing at 829 Studios, he has helped craft digital strategy for clients in various audiences including luxury travel, outdoor adventure, and education. Jason earn

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Like you, Melinda is passionate about Ohio travel. Having worked in travel-related jobs along Lake Erie for more than 25 years, she’s witnessed firsthand how communities transform themselves when they embrace the travel economy. In 2012, she brough

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Nick has created a wildly successful food and travel blog, BreakfastWithNick.com, a passion he’s worked on for 11 years. He is also a freelance food and travel writer for the Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Alive, Columbus Monthly , Experience Columbu

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After spending nearly a decade in sales and strategy, Jake knows what truly drives conversions and creates a far-reaching buzz. Currently, he heads up the digital advertising strategy in Ohio for Gatehouse Media + Thrivehive, the nation's reigning

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Bryan’s background is in front-end web development and B2C marketing, working in various industries ranging from seafood to sporting goods. As a Boston native, Bryan enjoys all of the wonderful things the city and the surrounding area have to offer

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Ceci is a nationally recognized thought leader, speaker, and digital marketing expert. She has more than a decade of experience working with arts + culture and nonprofit organizations and is passionate about empowering nonprofit administrators thro

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Andrew Overbeck, AICP, Principal, MKSK takes a collaborative approach to developing effective plans that address complex urban issues and identify catalytic projects. Andrew has more than 13 years of experience working in cities on award-winning do

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Leslie is the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Destination Cleveland where she applies her more than 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, litigation consulting and destination management. She believes in the power of diver

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Joe Savarise joined the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association as Executive Director in January, 2015. OHLA is a business association that provides strategic direction for Ohio's hotel and lodging industry, is the primary lobbying and advocacy entity

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Paige Alost has served as the Executive Director of the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau for the past 13 years. During her time at the Bureau she has also served as the Ohio Representative to the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Touris

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2019 Industry Experts and Nationally-Known SpeakersHover your mouse over each photo to learn more!

2019 Industry Experts and Nationally-Known Speakers
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