Tourist Development Council (TDC) Board members must derive a portion of their income, or be employed in a business that deals directly with tourists, has an extensive knowledge of or background in the marketing and/or sales of tourism goods or services. Examples of such businesses would include attractions, restaurants, museums, hospitality education and other businesses, which cater to tourists.
Tourist Development Council Members
- Martha Santiago, Committee Chair and County Commissioner
- Brian Yates, City of Winter Haven
- Chad McLeod, City of Lakeland
- Dan Talbot, Polk County School Board
- KellyAnn Beach, Tropical Escape Vacation Homes
- Gene Conrad, SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo and ACE
- Michael Phillips, Courtyard by Marriott Lakeland
- Randy Knapp, Camp Margaritaville Auburndale
- Zach Burek, Lakeland Flying Tigers
TDC Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally held on the 4th Thursday, every other month at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted in red, at 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd., Auburndale, FL
- February 26, 2026
- April 23, 2026
- June 25, 2026
- August 20, 2026
- October 22, 2026
- December 10, 2026
