Advisory Board
The Visit Bellevue Advisory Board is comprised of stakeholder organizations (hotel properties, restaurants, cultural arts organizations, retailers, City of Bellevue staff and others). The Advisory Board meets Bi-Monthly to provide input on key Visit Bellevue programs and provides strategic guidance to the Bellevue Convention Center Authority.
2019-2020 Members
Advisory Board Chairman | ||
Ron Hofilena | Board of Directors | Bellevue Convention Center Authority |
Lodging Representatives | ||
Lance Marrin | General Manager | Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
Danielle Anderson | General Manager | AC Hotel Bellevue |
Rocky Rosenbach | General Manager | Courtyard by Marriott |
Michelle Wells | Director of Sales | Embassy Suites by Hilton |
Attractions Representatives | ||
Emilie Smith | Marketing Manager | Bellevue Arts Museum |
Open | ||
Open | ||
Retail Representatives | ||
Jennifer Leavitt | VP Marketing | The Bellevue Collection |
Alison Washburn | Store Manager | REI Co-Op |
Open | ||
Dining/Culinary Representatives | ||
David Yusen | Business Development Manager | Heavy Restaurant Group |
Anna Meindersee | Events Coordinator | Fire & Vine Restaurant Group |
Open | ||
Community Representatives | ||
Heather Trescases | Principal & Founder | Figure8 Consulting, LLC |
Apryl Battin | Director of Marketing & Partnerships | Bellevue Downtown Association |
Open | ||
Economic | ||
Jesse Canedo | Chief Economic Development Officer | City of Bellevue |
Parks | ||
Colin Walker | Marketing Administrator | City of Bellevue, Parks & Community Services |
Culture | ||
Putter Bert | President & CEO | KidsQuest Children's Museum |
Advisory Board Application
The Visit Bellevue Advisory Board is an advising body who meet Bi-Monthly, are appointed annually by the BCCA Board of Directors, and bring unique knowledge and skills to help guide Visit Bellevue. Read More