Meet the Team

Meet the destination experts behind Visit Galveston.

At Visit Galveston, our team of passionate local experts are here to help make your vacation or event a memorable experience. Get in touch and see how we can help you get the most out of your Galveston experience.

Executive Director
Tony Lyle, CTA

Sales & Services Team

Director Of Sales And Services
Bryan Kunz, CTA, STS

Phone: (409) 797-5157

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Regional Sales Director
Dottie Bossley, CDME, CTA

Phone: (409) 797-5126

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Travel Trade Sales Manager
Ted Bowen IV, CTA

Phone: (409) 797-5156

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National Sales Manager
Ciara Basile, CTA

Phone: (409) 797-5127

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Sales Manager
Tiffaney Gonzales, CTA

Phone: (409) 797-5128

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Sports Sales Manager
Karissa Pendleton, CTA

Phone: (409) 797-5165

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Client Services Coordinator
Emma Beard, CTA

Phone: (409) 797-5136

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Destination Services Team

Director Of Destination Services
Shawna Reid, CTA
Destination Services Manager
Dave Baca

Marketing Team

Senior Director Of Marketing
Melody Smith, CTE, CTA
Associate Director of Marketing
Julie Pippert
Senior Partner Relations Manager
Scott Moon, CTA
Brand Manager
Natalie Paul, CTA
Digital Marketing Manager
Amelia Thompson, CTA
Editorial Content Strategist
Melissa Brodsky, CTA
Tourism Promotion Specialist
Tyler Patterson, CTA

Communications Team

Director of Communications
Chris Stanley
Senior Public Relations Manager
Mary Beth Bassett, CTA
Public Relations Manager
Caitlin Carnes, CTA
Public Relations Specialist
Omero Leon
Office Coordinator
Vanessa Almazan, CTA

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