Tourist Development Council (TDC) Marketing Committee meets six times per year, or as needed, to advise and assist staff in developing the marketing plan, identify and analyze potential target markets, marketing strategies and tactics.
Marketing Committee Members
- Desiree Howell, Committee Chair, Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven
- TBD, Vice Chair
- Victoria King, Florida Southern College
- Stephan Rice, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland
- Erica Smith, Bok Tower Gardens
- Julie Townsend, Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
- Alexa Russo, Camp Margaritaville RV Resort
- Brandt Merritt, Summit Consulting
- Jayme Jamison, Polk County History Center
MC Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Thursday, every other month at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted in red. Please see meeting locations below.
- March 10, 2022 at Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Cabana Cabins located at 361 Denton Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823
- May 12, 2022 at Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven located at 6225 Cypress Gardens Blvd SE, Winter Haven, FL 33884
- July 28, 2022 at the Polk History Center, 100 E Main St, Bartow, FL 22830
- September 8, 2022
- November 8, 2022
