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About Us
With countless places for new discoveries, competitive sports, wild west adventures and farm to table cuisine, Mesa is a city that knows no bounds. From urban to rural, mountain peak to desert floor, arts and culture to wildlife and nightlife, each and every guest is given unparalleled access to one of the richest arrays of visitor offerings in the country.
Welcome to Mesa, Where Stories Begin and Never End
We are the storytellers of a place that defies expectation. A city where wild horses run beside kayakers, where springtime means baseball, not just blossoms, and where every sunset feels like an invitation to explore Mesa’s limitless possibilities. At Visit Mesa, we don’t just market a destination - we amplify a spirit. We connect visitors to authentic experiences and unexpected wonders, helping them find themselves in every trail, every taste, and every discovery throughout our evolving city. We are stewards of something bigger than travel. We are caretakers of culture, curators of moments, and passionate advocates for a community strengthened by a thriving visitor economy. We believe in connection, in creativity, in the promise that what happens here can be both meaningful and memorable. We exist to inspire exploration - not just of place, but of perspective. And through every story we share, we help others discover their own. This isn’t just a place to visit - it’s where the journey begins. A City Limitless.
Vision
Mesa is globally recognized as a welcoming, innovative, accessible and experience-rich destination with limitless opportunities for everyone.
Mission
Promote the value and vitality of our visitor economy to enrich and strengthen our community.
Values
PASSION
Visit Mesa makes Mesa shine. Our passion is reflected in our work, our people and our community.
INTEGRITY
Visit Mesa values ethical organizational, sales and marketing practices leading to dynamic, impactful and sustainable industry performance.
EXCELLENCE
Visit Mesa commits to the highest performance standards applying measured and thoughtful expert analysis to all we achieve.
INCLUSIVITY
Visit Mesa believes in a welcoming, accessible and culturally rich environment that reflects the diversity of the destination we collectively celebrate.
DETERMINATION
Visit Mesa is driven to create an unrelenting demand for our visitor offerings and to deliver on the shared promise of providing memorable experiences through collaboration with our partners.
Board Of Directors
Executive Committee 2024 – 2025
Dennis Kavanaugh
Chairperson
Industrial Commission of Arizona
Tannis Mcbean
Vice Chairperson
Las Sendas Golf Club
Ron Williams
Secretary
Contacts To Contracts, LLC
Rose Hanne
Treasurer
Alliance Urgent Care
Carl Grupp
Immediate Past Chair
Coastline Travel
Marc Garcia
President and CEO
Christopher Glover
Arizona State University
Bryan Heintz
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa
Michael Kennington
City of Mesa
Members of The Board
Steve Chucri
Arizona Restaurant Association
Todd Cooley
Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West
Alicia Goforth
City Councilmember, District 5
Brett Heising
Brett Heising Consulting
Angela Hughey
One Community
Mike Hutchinson
East Valley Partnership
Kim Lofgreen
City of Mesa, Economic Development
Randy McGrane
Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix-Mesa
Terry Madeksza
Downtown Mesa Association
Andrea Moore
City of Mesa Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
J. Brian O’neill
Mesa Gateway Airport
Justin Piper
Chicago Cubs
Frankie Jo Rios
East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Adam Saks
Cannon Beach / Revel Surf Parks
Meg Stevens
Arizona Athletic Grounds
Eric Valenzuela
Courtyard Phoenix Mesa
Emeritus Members
Tom Rhodes
Mesa Citizen, Retired
Steve West
Udall Shumway
Dave Wier
CG Promo Group
Visit Mesa Staff
Julie Herman, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Alison Brooks
Vice President, Marketing & Destination Experience
Lance Fite
Vice President, Sports
David Kolozar
Managing Director, Convention & Leisure Sales
Diva Tolosa
Director, Destination Experience
Kate Yordi
Director, Marketing
Audry Brinkman
Director, People and Operations
Alicia Boe
Director, Communications
Zoey Shircel
Manager, Communications
Ashley Stwertnik
Marketing Strategist
Cameron Molloy
Communications Specialist
Kelsey Sparks
Coordinator, Destination Experience and Advocacy
About Us
Visit mesa is a destinations international accredited destination marketing organization
