Top leader
Susan Harris
Interim CEO
Visit Chattanooga
visitchattanooga.comChanges
0 changes
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Current leadership
5 leaders
Executive
David Blair
Chief Marketing Officer
Vice president
Brian Murphy
Vice President of Sales
Vice president
Donna Harrison
Vice President of Engagement and Impact
Vice president
Ellen Puffer
Vice President of Human Resources
Team
19 people
Team by function
- Marketing & communications6
- Sales & convention services4
- Visitor experience3
- Other3
- Partnerships & community1
- Finance & administration1
- Operations & technology1
Marketing & communications
6 people
Ava Rymer
Public Relations Manager
Dawn Kimberlin
Communications Manager
Reese Cavitt
Website Manager
Sarah Joyner
Director of Content
Sean Phipps
Marketing Director
Taylor Johnson
Creative Services Manager
Sales & convention services
4 people
Jeannie Tatum
Business Development Director
Lori Dodd
Business Development Director
Marci Smith
Business Development Director
Mark McCollum
Event Manager
Visitor experience
3 people
Adrienne Terry
Director of Destination and Visitor Services
Michelle Lawson
Visitor Information Services Manager
Morgan Smith
Visitor Services Coordinator
Other
3 people
Keren Leonardo
Executive Assistant
Laura Bellucci
Destination Services Manager
Mia Goodwin
Partner Impact and Programs Manager
Partnerships & community
1 person
Allison Wolfe
Director of Community Engagement
Finance & administration
1 person
Mike Zumbaugh
Finance Director
Operations & technology
1 person
Tracey Williams
Database Operations Manager
5 in leadership and 19 grouped by function. Captured Nov 8, 2026 from the official team page.
From the IRS Form 990 (FY2025)
Revenue $12,804,168
Contractors (5)
| Name | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| MILES PARTNERSHIP | MARKETING | $3,037,078 |
| INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATIO | ASSOCATION | $657,367 |
| TUCKER BUILD DBA | CONSTRUCTION | $487,614 |
| WORKSPACE INTERIORS | FURNITURE | $368,812 |
| CHATTANOOGA CONVENTION CENTER | EVENT SPACE | $334,327 |
Officers and directors (18)
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BARRY WHITE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $341,703 |
| SUSAN HARRIS | COO & INTERIM CEO | $238,216 |
| BRIAN MURPHY | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | $193,771 |
| DAVID BLAIR | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | $189,743 |
| JOHN O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JAY DALE | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DARIK DAWES | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JEFF EVERSOLE | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| EVANN FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| TIM KELLY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| EMILY MACK | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| MICHAEL MATHIS | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| ERIK NIEL | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JAY RAYNOR | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| WESTON WAMP | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| CHARLES WOOD | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DOUG CHAPIN | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| HUGH MORROW | BOARD MEMBER | — |
As reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 for tax period 202512. Compensation is shown only where the filing reports an amount above zero. View the filing on ProPublica.
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