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 works to provide input on key Visit Bellevue programs and provides strategic guidance to the Bellevue Convention Center Authority.
2021 Visit Bellevue Advisory Board Members
| Advisory Board Chairman | ||
| Ron Hofilena | Board of Directors | Bellevue Convention Center Authority |
| Lodging Representatives | ||
| David Nadelman | General Manager & Area VP | Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
| Caroline Dermarkarian | General Manager | Marriott Seattle Bellevue |
| Rocky Rosenbach | General Manager | Courtyard by Marriott |
| Kate Hudson | Director of Sales | Residence Inn Bellevue |
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Open Position |
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| Attractions Representatives | ||
| E Michael Whittington | Executive Director | Bellevue Arts Museum |
| Putter Bert | President & CEO | KidsQuest Children’s Museum |
| Chris Weaver | Director of Sales | Forum Social House |
| Retail Representatives | ||
| Jennifer Leavitt | VP Marketing | The Bellevue Collection |
| Joe Impecoven | Business Development Manager | REI Co-Op |
| Stephanie Jiang | Marketing Director | The Shops at Bravern |
| Dining/Culinary Representatives | ||
| Open Position | ||
| Erin James | Marketing & Media Manager | Ascend Hospitality Group |
| Claire Sumadiwirya | Owner | Belden Café |
| Community Representatives | ||
| Heather Trescases | Principal & Founder | Figure8 Consulting, LLC |
| Apryl Battin | Director of Marketing & Partnerships | Bellevue Downtown Association |
| Joe Fain | President | Bellevue Chamber of Commerce |
| Economic | ||
| Jesse Canedo | Chief Economic Development Officer | City of Bellevue |
| Parks | ||
| Colin Walker | Marketing Administrator | City of Bellevue, Parks & Community Services |
| Culture | ||
| Lorie Hoffman | Community Arts Manager | City of Bellevue |
| Jerry Rice | Advisor | Hub International Northwest |
| Tim Carr | CEO - BCCA |
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
