Washington State Destination Marketing Organization

About Us

The Washington State Destination Marketing Organizations Association (WSDMO) is an independent, non-profit trade association advocating tourism investment and promotion as economic development. The mission of the WSDMO is to enhance the awareness and influence of the tourism industry and to serve as the single unifying voice for all of Washington State’s destination marketing organizations and tourism industry.


WSDMO Executive Committee





Cheryl Kilday, President

Visit Spokane





Diane Schostak, Vice President

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau




George Sharp, Secretary

Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater VCB






Amy Spain, Treasurer

Snohomish County Tourism





John Cooper, Past President

Yakima Valley VCB





Becky Bogard
WSDMO Executive Director & Lobbyist


WSDMO Board

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Loni Rahm
loni@bellingham.org
http://www.bellingham.org/

Cowlitz County Tourism
Mike Moss
tourism@visitmtsthelens.com
http://www.visitmtsthelens.com

Kitsap Peninsula VCB
Patricia Graf-Hoke
grafhoke@visitkitsap.com
http://www.visitkitsap.com/

Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Nancy Smith
director@leavenworth.org
http://www.leavenworth.org/

Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau
Chris Goodwin
vbdirector@reachone.com
http://www.funbeach.com/

Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
Diane Schostak
diane@olympicpeninsula.org
http://www.olympicpeninsula.org/

Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
George Sharp
georgesharp@visitolympia.com
http://www.visitolympia.com

San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau
Deborah Hopkins
deborah@visitsanjuans.com
http://www.visitsanjuans.com/

Seattle’s CVB
Tom Norwalk
tnorwalk@visitseattle.org
http://www.visitseattle.org/

Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
Casey Roeder
casey@skamania.org
http://www.skamania.org/

Snohomish County Tourism Bureau
Amy Spain
amy@snohomish.org
http://www.snohomish.org/

Seattle Southside
Katherine Kertzman
katherine@Seattlesouthside.com
http://www.seattlesouthside.com/

Visit Spokane
Cheryl Kilday
Ckilday@visitspokane.com
http://www.visitspokane.com/

Tacoma Regional CVB
Shauna Lunde
shauna@traveltacoma.com
http://www.traveltacoma.com/

Tri-Cities CVB
Kris Watkins
kris@visittri-cities.com
http://www.visittri-cities.com/

Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office
Kimberly Bennett
kbennett@VisitVancouverUSA.com
http://www.visitvancouverUSA.com

Visit Bellevue Washington
Sharon Linton
slinton@Visitbellevuewashington.com
http://www.visitbellevuewashington.com

Visit Rainier
Mary Kay Nelson
mkarketing@localaccess.com
http://www.visitrainier.com

Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism
Sherrye Wyatt
Sherrye@whidbey.com
http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com/

Yakima Valley VCB
John Cooper
http://www.visityakima.com/



Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau
Weather, central location, affordability and an abundance of activities offer visitors a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Find some of the best Washington attractions Yakima Valley has to offer!

Wenatchee Valley Visitors Bureau
What would you do with 300 days of sunshine? Whitewater rafting, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, outdoor art, museums, restaurants, shopping, wineries, and beautiful gardens are among some of the favorites…

Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau
The Tri-Cities is Wine Country Central. Home to more than 160 wineries within a one-hour drive; three rivers; 300 days of sunshine; ten golf courses; and the Hanford Reach National Monument.

Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau
Known for its vibrant art, abundant nature, fresh cuisine and endless outdoor adventures, Pierce County includes Tacoma, Puyallup, Fife, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Mount Rainier and Crystal Mountain. Visit traveltacoma.com.