Austin CVB Announces New Hires and Promotions
AUSTIN, Texas. February 2, 2015. The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is pleased to announce and welcome Lance Aldridge as the new Executive Director of the Austin Sports Commission. Aldridge brings extensive sales and marketing experience which includes Director of Sales and Marketing for the PGA Tour, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Super Bowl XXXVII."
“Since the Sports Commission's creation a decade ago, greater Austin has seen tremendous growth in the area of sporting events,” said Steve Genovesi Senior VP of Sales. “Aldridge's two decades of sports industry experience and extensive network of contacts will help us continue to establish us as a premier sports destination.”
Stephanie Washington was added to the ACVB team as the new Partner Relations Specialist. She brings several years of experience with the University of Texas at Austin and UT Systems, as well as 3 years of experience as the Director of Marketing with the National Black MBA Association-Austin Chapter.
ACVB is also proud to announce the promotion of Amy Brown to Director of Sales; Courtney Sculley to Account Director, Northeast and International Markets; and Kelly Thomas is the new Account Manager for the Midwest and West Coast markets.
About Austin CVB
The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing and sales organization for the City of Austin. An accredited member of the Destination Marketing Association International, Austin CVB is charged with marketing Austin nationally and internationally as a premier business and leisure destination, thus enriching our community's overall quality of life. Locally, travel supports an estimated 53,900 jobs and pumps more than $6.2 billion into Austin's economy.
About the Austin Sports Commission
The Austin Sports Commission (ASC) recruits, grows and retains sporting events in the greater Austin area. Sporting events continue to generate a significant economic impact for Austin. ASC works hand in hand with local organizing committees and event producers to identify potential venues, secure hotel space and, most importantly, serve as a local resource for ensuring operational success of the event.
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