Board of Directors

The Visit High Point Board of Directors oversees the long-range economic strategies and fiduciary sustainability of Visit High Point. The eleven-member voting board represents diverse backgrounds and are appointed by the Guilford County Commissioners, High Point City Council, and Business High Point Chamber of Commerce. Interested candidates, should review the application and code of conduct. Completed applications will be sent directly to mburnett@visithighpoint.com for consideration by the Nominating and Board Development Committee of the board.

Visit High Point Board of Directors Application
Visit High Point Code of Conduct

Voting Members

Representing:

At Large Chamber of Commerce

Tom Van Dessel

Chair

I am honored to serve on the board of Visit High Point, and together with my role at HPxD I am excited to help improve High Point’s appeal as a great community to live in and as a year-round destination to visit.

Representing:

Accommodations with more than 100 rooms

Amoy Lindo-Coleman

Chair Elect

The idea that to be in the hospitality industry is to have a servant’s heart is something that resonates with me. This has inspired my drive over all these years in hospitality. Being part of the Visit High Point Board has opened another opportunity to serve my community and visitors alike. I am excited to be here.

Representing:

At Large County

Brandi Crumley

Treasurer

A strong sense of community and a commitment to residents, makes a city desirable and I’m proud to say High Point provides this. I’m honored to be a part of this community and look forward to helping with the commitment Visit High Point has established for this wonderful city.

Representing:

Arts & Tourism

Stephen Pollock

Assistant Treasurer

I may not have been born in High Point, but I was welcomed with open arms. I originally came to High Point for college, but fell in love with the city and decided to make this my home. I’m excited to serve on the Visit High Point Board, and hope to share that same charm and hospitality with residents and future visitors of our great city!

Representing:

County Commissioner

Commissioner Carlvena Foster

Board Member

My work as a board member is to actively engage in and support a flexible, diversified, accessible, effective and well-marketed space to attract, educate, and create an amazing and memorable tourism experience for visitors, while working collaboratively with local stakeholders to increase revenue and promote continued economic growth in High Point.

Representing:

Accommodations with 100 or fewer rooms

Connie Lineberry

Board Member

I am honored and excited to serve on the Visit High Point Board. At Pandora’s Manor we enjoy educating our guest from around the world on the beauty and history of High Point, North Carolina. I look forward to working with the team to grow the number of visitors to this beautiful city.

Representing:

City Council

Councilwoman Monica Peters

Board Member

I am absolutely delighted to join the Visit High Point Board. During the last six years that I have served on city council, I have watched this team grow and truly highlight our cities amazing assets! As our city continues to soar, I’m excited to be part of Visit High Point as the opportunities to offer more amazing experiences continue to unfold!

Representing:

Restaurants/Food & Beverage

Tu Sen

Board Member

I am so honored to be a part of the Visit High Point board. A diverse and thriving community is so important for a city to evolve and grow. Bringing every corner of our city together in one dream and goal is important. I look forward to helping Visit High Point strive and bring to fruition this goal through various partnerships across High Point.

Representing:

At Large County

Justin Thompson

Board Member

Serving on the Visit High Point board is an honor and privilege! As a High Point native, I’m excited to share my experience, knowledge, and insight with the team to grow High Point as a year-round visitor destination!

Representing:

Chamber Board

Ashley Williams

Board Member

As a lifelong citizen of High Point, I have enjoyed watching High Point grow and thrive with development over the last 5 years. I hope that I can be an asset that can bring knowledge from the other boards that I serve on, Business High Point and High Point Economic Development, to help grow tourism and travel into our thriving city.

Non-Voting Members

Representing:

Past Chair

Chris Amos

Ex-Officio

I’m proud to say I was born and raised in High Point, I have great passion for our great City and want to work collectively to make High Point strong for my family and future generations.

Representing:

High Point University

Lyndsey D. Ayers

Ex-Officio

It is an honor to serve on the Visit High Point Board of Directors. This board provides key information and updates regarding our city and its growth and I have a strong desire to stay informed. I also look forward to connecting community leaders with High Point University.

Representing:

High Point EDC

Peter Bishop

Ex-Officio

I’m thrilled to be a board member for Visit High Point. Tourism and visitation are critical elements of a community’s economic development. High Point has such great economic momentum, events, sports teams and facilities that are ready to accommodate everyone. Each new visitor represents an opportunity for High Point to create a lasting, positive impression of our City and could become a catalyst for more visits, relocation and potentially a business investment.

Representing:

Downtown High Point

Rebekah Cansler

Ex-Officio

Tourism and tourism related investment is a vital part to the City of High Point and downtown High Point. I am honored to be a part of the exciting growth through my work with Visit High Point.

Representing:

Business High Point Chamber

Rachel Collins

Ex-Officio

This is such an amazing and exciting time for High Point. The revitalization that is occurring is unparalleled and is creating a true destination for individuals and families to visit, work, and live.

Representing:

Market Authority

Tammy Covington

Ex-Officio

High Point Market Authority and Visit High Point are perfect partners in ensuring our city is poised to welcome 75,000 guests from around the globe twice a year for the largest home furnishings tradeshow in the world. I am excited to be a part of the city-wide efforts to recruit and service other events and visitors as we reimagine High Point.

Representing:

High Point x Design

Jane Dagmi

Ex-Officio

As a career Market-goer and newer citizen of High Point, I am truly honored to join the Board at Visit High Point, and contribute my expertise and resources to enrich and expand upon the exciting opportunities for design tourism in our city.

Representing:

Southwest Renewal

Dorothy Darr

Ex-Officio

Tourism is a vital part of High Point’s economy.

Representing:

Chairman Emeritus

A Doyle Early Jr.

Ex-Officio

Visit High Point will have a pivotal role in promoting and bringing visitors to newly developed events and activities at Truist Stadium, Congdon Yards, and the Nido and Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum, as well as the new HPU Arena and Conference Center.

Representing:

High Point Rockers Baseball

Pete Fisch

Ex-Officio

High Point has a wonderful story to tell. Each time we attract a visitor to High Point for whatever reason, we get another chance to tell that story.

Representing:

High Point Parks & Recreation

Lee Tillery

Ex-Officio

I hope I can assist with partnerships between Visit High Point and High Point Parks and Recreation to enhance tourism utilizing our parks, venues and athletic complexes. This benefits us all and our dedication to working together only makes High Point even more of a destination.

Representing:

Visit High Point President

Melody Burnett

Ex-Officio

Our work focuses on the transactional and transformational attributes of tourism and destination development. The need for our city to be competitive in the marketplace, is important for continued success.

Non-Voting Members

Representing:

Board Secretery

Tara Thompson

Visit High Point Staff

I believe strong teams create strong communities. I’m honored to be a part of Visit High Point’s commitment to support community engagement, strengthen connections and create meaningful experiences for our visitors. I’m excited to see High Point thrive!

Representing:

Vice President of Branding

Nancy Bowman

Visit High Point Staff

I love being a witness to the overall growth we are seeing in our city and excited that I can promote new experiences to the outside world as we invite visitors to “make yourself at home.”

Representing:

Director of Event Strategy

Dana East

Visit High Point Staff

Being apart of the Visit High Point team is an honor and being a vital part of High Point’s growth is an extreme privilege. I am looking forward to creating experiences that our locals can promote and our visitors can enjoy. This is an exciting time for the City of High Point.

Representing:

Director of Business Development

Christina Payne

Visit High Point Staff

High Point is experiencing a remarkable chapter of growth, and tourism is at the heart of that momentum. We’re welcoming new opportunities while staying true to what makes our community special. By thoughtfully elevating the visitor experience, we’re building a future that both residents and guests can feel proud of. I feel very fortunate to be part of these efforts.

Visit High Point Board of Directors Application

Please check off any areas of expertise that you bring to the board:
*Review the Visit High Point Code of Conduct for referral.
If you have any questions or concerns please email mburnett@visithighpoint.com
By submitting this form, you understand that you are committing to represent your business and professionally represent the Visit High Point Board on a local, regional, state, and national scope.