Board of Directors

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

Downtown Sunset

Terms & Officers

FY2025/2026

Macon-Bibb County Representative:Appointed by Commission
Open PositionMayor Appointee

Elected by the Visit Macon Membership

Hotel Owners or General Managers

Kathy Martin, Macon Marriott City Ctr3 years7-1-24/6-30-27

Preeti Singh, La Quinta by Wyndham

3 years7-1-25/6-30-28

Attraction Directors

Lisa Lemon, Ocmulgee Mounds Association3 years7-1-25/6-30-27
Justin Andrews, Otis Redding Foundation3 years7-1-23/6-30-26
Richard Brent, The Big House3 years7-1-25/6-30-28

Vacant

3 years

Tourism Entity including restaurants, retail, antiques etc:

Tina Dickson, Ingleside Village Pizza3 years7-1-23/6-30-26

Community Leaders:

Emily Hopkins, Historic Macon Foundation3 years7-1-25/6-30-28
Patricia Gibbs, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central GA3 years7-1-23/6-30-26
David Thompson, Piedmont Construction Group3 years7-1-25/6-30-28

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