PARKERSBURG, WV (February 20, 2009) – The Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau announced its new board of directors and officers during its 2009 annual meeting February 26 at the Parkersburg Art Center.

CVB President Steve Nicely said, “The bureau and community are very fortunate to have such a talented group of individuals from a variety of business backgrounds who are committed to promoting this region as a top of mind destination.”

2009 Greater Parkersburg CVB Board of Directors

OFFICERS:
Dwight Marty (Red Roof Inn)  Chairman
Ed Hofmann (Ogden Directories)    Immediate Past Chairman
Alan Hardway (Wingate by Wyndham/City of Vienna appointment)  Vice Chairman
Pam Helman (Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites)  Secretary
Larry Tracey (Huntington Bank)   Treasurer
Steve Nicely (CVB)   President & CEO

DIRECTORS:
Dianne Anderson (Blennerhassett Historical Foundation)
Ann Conageski (City of Parkersburg appointment)
Randy Fenton (The Fenton Gift Shop)
Gala Florence (United Bank)
Louie Haer (Family Fitness Center/Wood County appointment)
Cal Malcom (C R Malcom & Associates)
Rick Modesitt (Wood County Commission/Wood County appointment)
E.K. Sleeth (Williamstown Bank/City of Williamstown appointment)
Kristi Steed (North Bend State Park)
Katrina Stephens (Grand Central Mall)

LEGAL COUNSEL:
Bob Kent (Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love)

Except for those who are appointed by one of the cities or the county that imposes the hotel occupancy tax in Wood County, the board of directors is elected annually by the members of the bureau. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity.    

To learn more about the area and upcoming events, visit www.GreaterParkersburg.com

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