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
- Nick Miller, Committee Chair, LEGOLAND Florida Resort
- TBD, Vice Chair
- Desiree Howell, Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven
- Erica Smith, Bok Tower Gardens
- Julie Townsend, Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
- Alexa Russo, Camp Margaritaville RV Resort
- Jayme Jamison, Polk County History Center
- Kelly Hornick, LEGOLAND Florida Resort
- Sara Beth Wyatt, Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
- Melissa Goodson, Aerospace Center for Excellence & SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo
- Lana Stripling, Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce
- Cassie Paizis, Florida Southern College
MC Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Thursday, every other month at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Please see meeting locations below.
- November 9, 2023 at Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland: 3839 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811
- January 11, 2024 at Bonnet Springs Park: 400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815
- March 14, 2024 at Bok Tower Gardens: 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- May 9, 2024
- August 1, 2024
- September 12, 2024
- November 14, 2024
