President & CEO

• Dec 2020 - Present

EVP, Tourism & Facilities

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2019

Over site of over $4.6 million in annual budgets for various tourism and facility departments Member of the Chamber of Commerce Executive Team Assist with the implementing of the Chamber’s strategic plan Chamber liaison to the City of Midland for tourism and the Convention Center General Manager for the Bush Convention Center Responsible for overall management, promotion and operations of new 43 million dollar facility Member of design team for the new Bush Convention Center / project liaison for the Chamber of Commerce during construction Develop strategy and oversee implementation of all tourism department activities Spearheaded re-branding of Convention & Visitor’s Bureau to VisitMidland in the spring of 2016 Partnered with the THLA (Texas Hotel Lodging Association) to provide legal services for all Midland hotels Led transition from Direct Visitor Spending estimates based on Office of Texas Governor to industry-standard Destinations International model for documentation of estimated economic impact Member of the design team for the new $16 million Centennial Park, a four acre green space in the heart of downtown Midland (adjacent to the new Convention Center) Logistics Chair for the Chamber’s annual Star-Spangled Salute July 4th event Largest single-day event in Midland with average attendance of over 45,000 people Duties include planning and supervision of all set-up as well as ensuring event safety via the IAP (Incident Action Plan) coordinated with local first responders Show less

Senior Pastor

• Nov 2005 - Nov 2011

Academic Advisor

• Nov 2003 - Nov 2005

Video Producer - Health Science Center

• Jan 2001 - Sep 2003

Video Producer

• Mar 2000 - Jan 2001

Instructor - Video Production & Public Speaking

• Aug 1994 - Dec 1996

Director & Audio Operator

• Sep 1991 - Aug 1994

Instructor - Video Production & Public Speaking

• Jan 1991 - Aug 1994