Membership Committee
Make NYSTIA Membership a part of your mission!
The membership committee meets monthly to review NYSTIA programming, communications, activities and outreach, ensuring that NYSTIA
- Fulfills its mission to facilitate member success and pursue the best interests of New York State's tourism industry.
- Provides a welcoming and collegial culture, developing a true sense of community and mutual support.
- Engages in outreach to prospective members who would both benefit from and add value to the member experience.
- Dynamically innovates, adapts and adjusts in response to member input, needs, and environmental factors impacting the tourism industry and best practice.
Individuals serving on the membership committee are expected to actively participate and support the NYSTIA staff in fostering a robust membership community.
- Heather Bagshaw
Co-Chair, NYSTIA Membership Committee
Tourism Director, Warren County Tourism
Gary Quote
- Gary Hahn
Co-Chair, NYSTIA Membership Committee
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
National Comedy Center
2024 NYSTIA's Advocacy Committee Members:
Heather Bagshaw - Co-Chair of NYSTIA Membership Committee, Tourism Director, Warren County Tourism
Gary Hahn - Co-Chair of NYSTIA Membership Committee, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, National Comedy Center
Greg LaDuca - Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Visitor Experience, Visit Rochester; NYSTIA Board Chair
Hilary Fenner - Executive Director, Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce
Tom Martinelli - Chief Content Officer, Content Studio New York
President, Skål International USA
Bill Sweitzer - Director of Marketing, New York State Canal Corp.
Bridget Cerrone - Marketing Solutionist/Sr. Account Manager, Advanced Media NY
David Granoff - Executive Website Director, Discover Upstate NY
Nate Gresock - NYSTIA Staff Liason