Cabarrus County CVB announces updates to Board of Directors

Sim Frazier joins Cabarrus CVB Sales Team
November 25, 2017
Donna Carpenter honored for leadership in the advancement of tourism
November 25, 2017
Sim Frazier joins Cabarrus CVB Sales Team
November 25, 2017
Donna Carpenter honored for leadership in the advancement of tourism
November 25, 2017

(August 20, 2015) – Concord, NC – The Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce its 2015-16 Board of Directors Executive Committee.

Jennifer Parsley, Chairman
Current member of Concord City Council and owner of AIM Tours, Jennifer Parsley served as Treasurer on the Board’s Executive Committee in fiscal year 2014-15.

Pamela S. Dubois, Treasurer
Cabarrus County’s Deputy County Manager Pamela Dubois joined the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board in fiscal year 2014-15.

Tammy Trexler Whaley, Secretary
Manager of Economic Development at Duke Energy of the Carolinas, Tammy Whaley serves as Secretary for the second year after being appointed to the Board in August 2013.

“On behalf of our entire team, I’d like to thank Ray Soporowski for his outstanding leadership. As Past Chairman, he remains an important part of this organization’s success,” said Donna Carpenter, President and CEO of the Cabarrus County CVB. “We welcome Pam Dubois to the Executive Committee and are fortunate to have continued support from Tammy Whaley and Jennifer Parsley. Along with the experience and guidance of each Board Member, their talents are vital to our pursuit of excellence in the tourism industry.”

“Tourism continues to be a driving force in Cabarrus County’s local economy generating jobs and millions of dollars in state and local taxes through visitor spending each year. We look forward to growing local business, enhancing quality of life and saving residents in taxes by nurturing the strategic efforts of the CVB,” said Jennifer Parsley.

In addition to Executive Committee members, the following persons serve on the Bureau’s Board of Directors for the 2015-16 fiscal year:

Ray Soporowski, Concord Mills, a Simon Property (Past Chairman)
Tim Hagler, Charlotte Motor Speedway
Mayor Scott Padgett, City of Concord
Elizabeth Poole, Cabarrus County Commissioners
Angela Brown, Great Wolf Lodge
Joel Griffin, Stafford Hospitality
Vinay Patel, SREE Hotels, LLC
Pritesh Nagarji, ABC Investments
Frank Lapsley, Cabarrus Arena and Event Center

About the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau
As a destination marketing organization, the CCCVB is dedicated to promoting Cabarrus County as a visitor destination and enhancing the complete visitor experience. We also represent and support the interests of the local tourism industry and promote public awareness of the importance of tourism. In 2014, tourism generated $400.3 million in visitor spending, $87.06 million in payroll, $28.95 million in state and local taxes and 4,190 jobs. For more, visit www.CabCoCVB.com or find us at Facebook.com/VisitCabarrus, Twitter and Instagram (@SpeedCityUSA).

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Hinson, Communications Manager
704-575-9379
Julie@VisitCabarrus.com