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St. Johns County Visitors & Convention Bureau (St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches)
29 Old Mission Avenue
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
904.829.1711


STRUCTURE

The St. Johns County Visitors & Convention Bureau is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under IRS Rules, Section 501(c)6 and is the official marketing organization for St. Johns County tourism.


MISSION

The mission of the St. Johns County Visitors & Convention Bureau (VCB) also known as St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, is to brand and market the destination globally as a premier leisure, convention and business destination; to communicate the area's assets and inherent benefits to consumers, meeting planners, travel trade, media, local community and constituents; and to facilitate the opportunity for partners to promote their individual businesses within that framework.


BRAND PROMISE

St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches is beautiful in nature, bountiful in recreation and bold in its heritage. It is the charm of narrow brick streets and overhanging balconies in our Nation's Oldest City. It is the relaxing pace of seaside communities along pristine beaches. It is the indulgences of luxury resorts and spas, world-renowned golf. It is a setting of beautifully restored historic inns and distinctly authentic attractions all inspired by local artisans, writers, performers, sportsmen and those who just want to get the most out of life.


OFFICERS

Chairman:David Mariotti, The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra
Vice Chair-Elect: Jeffrey Oliasami, Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Convention Center
Treasurer: Joe Finnegan, St. Francis Inn
Secretary:Kathy Fleming, St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
Immediate Past-Chair:Bob O’Neill, Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charles Cox San Sebastian Winery
Shannon LakeBeacher’s Lodge Ocean Front Suites
Virginia WhetstoneWhetstone Chocolates
John Fraser Fountain of Youth Archeological Park
Mayor Joe Boles, Ex-Officio (non-voting)City of St. Augustine
Commissioner Rachel Bennett, Ex-Officio (non-voting)St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner Rich O'Brien, Ex-Officio (non-voting)City of St. Augustine Beach




ADMINISTRATION


Richard Goldman, Executive Director

RGoldman@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4426



Rick Hensler, Director of Promotions/Strategic Alliances

RHensler@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4430

Promotions Development

Experiential Package Development



Carey Cramer, Office Manager

CCramer@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.829.1711



Erin Masters, Special Events/ Database Manager

EMasters@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4422

VCB Partnership Services

Florida's Birding & Photo Fest



Stacey Sather, Creative & Advertising Manager

SSather@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4434

In-house Visual Information Services




SALES TEAM



Evelyn Vazquez, Director of Leisure Sales

EVazquez@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4431

Leisure Group Travel



Glenn Graham, Director of Conference Sales

GGraham@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4432

Corporate Meetings & Incentives



Jaya Larkin, Sales & Services Manager

JLarkin@FloridasHistoricCoast.com


904.209.4429

SMERF Market




COMMUNICATIONS



Kathy Catron, Director of Communications

kcatron@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4424


Barbara Golden, Communications Manager

BGolden@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

904.209.4425

Calendar of Events Coordinator

Media Relations Assistant

Publicity & Promotions

Photo Library Coordinator

Research/Statistics Library

VCB Board of Directors Coordinator

Special Events Calendar Listings



TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Glenn Hastings, Executive Director

GHastings@SJCTDC.com

904.209.4428


Dena Masters, Office Manager

DMasters@SJCTDC.com

904.209.4440

Tourist Development Council Scheduling

Special Events & Cultural Grants Programs

St Johns County Convention Center Use Policies



Carrie Horn, Finance

CHorn@SJCTDC.com

904.209.4423

Accounts Receivable / Payable


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