SUBJECT:
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Tourist Development Council - Request to Appoint Two (2) Collector Members to Individual New Terms Ending February 2030
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Gennifer Medina, Executive Assistant |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Tourist Development Council has two (2) collector member positions with terms expiring at the end of February 2026. A total of six (6) applications were received for consideration, including one from an incumbent who has requested reappointment. The other incumbent, Jeff Bailey, has chosen not to seek another term.
The applicants are as follows:
• Douglas P. Cone, Jr. - Owner of Downtown Hotel (INCUMBENT)
• Rich Larkin - Area Vice President - Hilton
• Suzie Rutschow - Dual General Manager/Director of Sales - Marriott
• Donna Cress, Chief People & Culture Officer - HDG Legacy
• Kelli Holt, Director of Sales and Marketing - Equus Inn
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to appoint two applicants as collector members of the Tourist Development Council, to serve individual new terms ending in February 2030. end