Bureau Organization
The Humboldt County Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit, mutual-benefit corporation that is guided by a 15-member board of directors. Our mission is to help build a bigger and better tourism economy in Humboldt County. The Bureau is funded primarily by the the County of Humboldt, Ferndale, and multiple regional Lodging Alliances (Arcata, Ferndale, Fortuna, East County-Willow Creek). We are also a membership organization representing several hundred businesses in the tourism & hospitality industry.
The Bureau is, above all else, a marketing agency that uses the full range of channels, tools and strategies to keep Humboldt County “top of mind” with potential visitors. We collaborate closely with our members and partners to plan and execute advertising, social media, digital platforms, publicity, travel trade, direct to consumer and other marketing programs.
Our Staff
Julie Benbow--Executive Director
707-443-5097 ext 205
Julie@VisitRedwoods.com
Kristin Kearns--Operations Manager
707-443-5097 ext 202
Admin@VisitRedwoods.com
Our Board of Directors
Scott Adair - County of Humboldt
Chris Ambrosini - Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Paul Beatie - Ferndale Music
Rex Bohn - Humboldt County Supervisor
Lowell Daniels - Victorian Inn, Redwood Suites, Silva’s Fine Jewelry
Barbara Groom - Lost Coast Brewery
Cathy Kunkler - Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
Laura Lasseter - Southern Humboldt Business & Visitors Bureau
Justin Legge - Redwood Adventures
Meredith Maier - Six Rivers Brewery
Libby Maynard - The Ink People
Pete Oringer - (Retired)
Aaron Ostrom - Pacific Outfitters
John Porter - Benbow Historic Inn, Golf Course & KOA Campground
Marc Rowley - Coho Cottages & China Creek Cottages
Our Executive Committee
Marc Rowley - Board President
Barbara Groom - Vice President
Pete Oringer - Treasurer
Chris Ambrosini - Secretary
Lowell Daniels - Past President
Aaron Ostrom - Marketing Committee Chair
Cathy Kunkler - At-large
Our Marketing Committee
Aaron Ostrom—Chair
TBD
