Jim Epperson

Executive Director at SoIN Tourism
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Donald E. Jakeway

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Jim is a terrific marketer and destination manager who really thrives on innovation and partnership. He is a true leader in the Travel Industry!

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Credentials

  • CTA
    Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) Program
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • CDME
    Destinations International
    Jul, 2006
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • SoIN Tourism
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Oct 2013 - Present

      Leading the staff team and the greater destination team to market a two-county regional destination. As a significant part of the Louisville, Kentucky, metropolitan area, "SoIN" is characterized by historic small river cities, suburban neighborhoods and retail, and well known rural attractions. Leading the staff team and the greater destination team to market a two-county regional destination. As a significant part of the Louisville, Kentucky, metropolitan area, "SoIN" is characterized by historic small river cities, suburban neighborhoods and retail, and well known rural attractions.

  • Doc Popcorn
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Poprietor (Franchise Owner)
      • Dec 2012 - Apr 2018

  • First Capitol Tourism Development Corp., DBA Harrison County CVB
    • PRESIDENT/CEO
      • Oct 2002 - Sep 2013

      Lead the destination marketing team and the travel industry team to work together, driving incremental new visits to Historic Corydon & Harrison County. Lead the destination marketing team and the travel industry team to work together, driving incremental new visits to Historic Corydon & Harrison County.

  • Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
    • VP Marketing
      • Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

      Worked under direction of President/CEO, in partnership with VP Sales, to execute destination marketing plan targeting convention, group and leisure travelers. Worked under direction of President/CEO, in partnership with VP Sales, to execute destination marketing plan targeting convention, group and leisure travelers.

  • Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism
    • State Tourism Director
      • Jun 1999 - Feb 2002

      Managed strategic planning and execution of marketing and development programs designed to increase visitor spending in Ohio.

    • Marketing Manager
      • Feb 1994 - Jun 1999

  • Snow Trails Ski Resort, Mansfield, OH
    • Marketing Manager
      • Jun 1988 - Feb 1994

Education

  • Indiana University Southeast
    BS, Business Admin
    1985 - 1988
  • Truman State University
    Transferred, Biology, Sports Medicine
    1984 - 1986
  • Ball State University
    Transferred, Biology, Sports Medicine
    1982 - 1983

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