
Board of Directors
The Visit Macon Board of Directors is comprised of proud Maconites who guide Visit Macon and help develop its activities.


Terms & Officers
FY2023/2024
Macon-Bibb County Representative: | Appointed by Commission |
Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clark | Mayor Appointee |
Elected by the Visit Macon Membership
Hotel Owners or General Managers
Kathy Martin, Macon Marriott City Ctr | 3 years | 7-1-24/6-30-27 |
Nancy Lott, Town Place Suites | 3 years | 7-1-22/6-30-25 |
Attraction Directors
Emily Hopkins, Main Street Macon | 3 years | 7-1-22/6-30-25 |
Lisa Lemon, Ocmulgee Mounds Association | 3 years | 7-1-25/6-30-28 |
Justin Andrews, Otis Redding Foundation | 3 years | 7-1-23/6-30-26 |
Richard Brent, The Big House | 3 years | 7-1-25/6-30-28 |
Tourism Entity including restaurants, retail, antiques etc:
Tina Dickson, Ingleside Village Pizza | 3 years | 7-1-23/6-30-26 |
Community Leaders:
Patricia Gibbs, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central GA | 3 years | 7-1-23/6-30-26 |
David Thompson, Piedmont Construction Group | 3 years | 7-1-22/6-30-25 |
Rosetta Boatright, Anderson Conference Center | 3 years | 7-1-22/6-30-25 |
Executive Committee
Chair: | Justin Andrews |
Vice Chair: | Emily Hopkins |
Secretary/Treasurer: | Tina Dickson |
Past Chair: | Patricia Gibbs |
Ex-Efficio/Non-Voting Members
David Aiello, Macon Centreplex/OVG Management
Gary Wheat, Visit Macon President & CEO
Renita Patterson, Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
Stacy Moore, International Cherry Blossom Festival
Ryan Logan, Director of Marketing & Tourism at Muscogee (Creek) Nation
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS 2022
October 19, 2023 – Board Meeting at 3:00 pm
November 8, 2023 – Visit Macon Annual Meeting at 4:30 pm – Society Garden


