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
- Jackie Johnson, Committee Chair, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce/Lakeland CVB
- Desiree Howell, Vice Chair, Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven
- Greg Gibson, SUN ‘n FUN/Aerospace Center for Excellence
- Victoria King, Florida Southern College
- Meri Mass, Polk Arts Alliance
- John Oney, RP Funding Center
- Stephan Rice, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland
- Erica Smith, Bok Tower Gardens
- Julie Townsend, Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
- Katie Worthington, Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
- Myrtice Young, Polk County History Center
MC Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Thursday, every other month at 9:00 a.m. at 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd., Auburndale, FL
- January 14, 2021
- March 11, 2021
- May 13, 2021
- July 8, 2021
- September 9, 2021
- November 10, 2021 (Nov. 11 is Veterans Day)
