Bureau Organization
The Eureka-Humboldt Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit, mutual-benefit corporation that is guided by a 21-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 City of Eureka and the County of Humboldt through transient occupancy tax revenues. 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
Tony Smithers--Executive Director
707-443-5097 ext 205
tony@VisitRedwoods.com
Richard Stenger--Marketing/Media Director
707-443-5097 ext 204
richard@VisitRedwoods.com
April Hagans--Sales Coordinator
707-443-5097 ext 203
april@VisitRedwoods.com
Genie Brady--Office Manager/Administration
707-443-5097 ext 202
genie@VisitRedwoods.com
Our Board of Directors
Chris Ambrosini—Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
Rex Bohn—Humboldt County Supervisor
Alicia Cox—CoxRasmussen & Co
Lowell Daniels—Victorian Inn, Redwood Suites, Silva’s Fine Jewelry
Greg Litten—Redwood National & State Parks
Gregg Foster—Redwood Region Economic Development Corp.
Barbara Groom—Lost Coast Brewery
Rob Holmlund—City of Eureka
Cathy Kunkler—Old Town Coffee & Chocolates
Laura Lasseter—Southern Humboldt Business & Visitors Bureau
Meredith Maier—Six Rivers Brewery
Libby Maynard—The Ink People
Pete Oringer—Pacific Outfitters (ret.)
Aaron Ostrom—Pacific Outfitters
Shailesh Patel—Hampton Inn & Suites
John Porter—Benbow Historic Inn, Golf Course & KOA Campground
Mike Reinman—Redwood Coast Vacation Rentals
Marc Rowley—Coho Cottages
Alegria Sita—Gala Events & Weddings
Chris Smith—Abruzzi, Plaza Grill, Moonstone Grill
Our Executive Committee
Lowell Daniels—Board President
Marc Rowley—Past President
Chris Ambrosini—Treasurer
Chris Smith--Secretary
Aaron Ostrom—Marketing Committee Chair
Barbara Groom—At-large
Cathy Kunkler—At-large
Pete Oringer—At-large
Our Marketing Committee
Aaron Ostrom—Chair
Alicia Cox
Libby Maynard
Pete Oringer
Barbara Groom
Chris Ambrosini
Lowell Daniels
Rob Holmlund
Larura Lasseter
Meredith Maier
Marc Rowley
Don Banducci
