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





John Cooper, President

Yakima Valley VCB





Tammy Blount, Vice President

Tacoma Regional CVB




Loni Rahm, Secretary

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism






Tom Norwalk, Treasurer

Seattle's CVB





Katherine Kertzman, Past President

Seattle Southside





Becky Bogard
WSDMO Executive Director & Lobbyist


WSDMO Board

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

Cowlitz County Tourism
Mark Plotkin
mark@visitmtsthelens.com
http://www.visitmtsthelens.com/

Island County Tourism
Sherrye Wyatt
Sherrye@whidby.com
http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.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
Una Boyle
kb@funbeach.com
http://www.funbeach.com/

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

Olympia - Lacey - Tumwater VCB
info@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://snohomish.org/

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

Spokane Regional CVB
http://www.visitspokane.com/

Tacoma Regional CVB
Tammy Blount
tammy@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

Yakima Valley VCB
John Cooper
john@visityakima.com
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.