DES MOINES, IA - The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, the parent organization of the Des Moines Area Sports Commission, announces its 2015-2016 Board of Directors:

BOARD CHAIR: Bob Andeweg, City of Urbandale**
Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes
Jay Byers, Greater Des Moines Partnership
Jeff Chelesvig, Des Moines Performing Arts
Jake Christensen, Christensen Development*
Shannon Cofield, Drake University**
Skip Conkling, City of Altoona
Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines
Angela Connolly, Polk County Supervisors**
Chris Connolly, Iowa Events Center
Chris Diebel, LPCA Public Strategies
Paula Dierenfeld, City of Johnston**
Wes Enos, City of Bondurant*
Kerry Gumm, Prinicipal Financial Group*
Eric Klein, City of Clive
Sara Kurovski, City of Pleasant Hill
Gary Lorenz, City of Ankeny
Tom Mahoney, ITA Group*
Eric Mathieu, City of Indianola
Rick Messerschmidt, City of West Des Moines
Patrick Miller, Des Moines Marriott
Jason Morse, City of Polk City
Tom Murray, TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Jay Pattee, City of Perry
Paul Rottenberg, Orchestrate Management Associates**
Gary Slater, Iowa State Fair*
Clay Willey, Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Casino & Hotel
Diana Willits, City of Windsor Heights

 

*Denotes new Board Member as of 2015-2016 fiscal year.
            **Denotes Executive Committee.
 

 

Photos of the new Board Members are available. Please contact Addison Bratvold at addison@catchdesmoines.com for more information.

 

 

 
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, the parent organization of the Des Moines Area Sports Commission, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to market the region as a visitor destination increasing economic growth and enhancing the visitor experience. The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission represent the following municipalities: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights