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
