Board of Directors
WATAUGA COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Watauga County TDA shall consist of seven (7) members appointed to three (3) year terms by the Watauga County Board of Commissioners:
- Three individuals who are owners or operators of taxable tourist accommodations in Watauga County District U.
- At least 50% of the Authority must be owners or operators of businesses that promote travel & tourism and/or attract visitors to the Boone area.
The current Watauga County TDA Board of Directors is made up of the following members:
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Matt Vincent, Chair |
Term Expires - 02/2026 |
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Tony Gray, Vice Chair |
Term Expires - 02/2025 |
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Lisa Cooper |
Term Expires - 02/2026 |
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Kim Rogers |
Term Expires - 02/2025 |
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Brad Moretz |
Term Expires - 02/2027 |
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Tina Houston |
Term Expires - 02/2026 |
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Missy Harrill |
Term Expires - 02/2027 |
BOONE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Boone Tourism Development Authority (TDA) consists of (9) members appointed to (3) year terms by the Boone Town Council:
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Three individuals who are owners or operators of taxable tourist accommodations in Boone and live within 50 miles of town limits.
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One individual who owns or operates a restaurant in Boone.
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Two individuals who are owners or operators of businesses that promote travel & tourism and/or attract visitors to the Boone area.
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Two Boone residents.
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One Town Council member, which may include the Mayor.
The current Boone TDA Board of Directors includes the following members:
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Sheri Moretz, Board Chair |
Term Expires - 10/2025 |
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Jerry Lamonds, Vice Chair |
Term Expires - 10/2025 |
|
Elisha Brown, Secretary |
Term Expires - 01/2027 |
| Brian Williams |
Term Expires - 01/2027 |
| Lenny Cottom |
Term Expires - 11/2025 |
| Brian Crutchfield |
Term Expires - 01/2027 |
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Lynne Mason |
Term Expires - 02/2027 |
| Tara Brossa |
Term Expires - 11/2025 |
| Edie Tugman, Boone Town Council Representative |
See The 2024 Meeting Schedule for the Boone & Watauga TDA Boards
