LeAnn has been Director of the CVB since 2004, after spending four years as General Manager at a local hotel. Prior to that, she was Convention Sales Manager with the CVB for five years. LeAnn is on the Travel Industry Assn of Kansas Board of Directors, and various local boards and committees. LeAnn has one son, Brady and she enjoys golfing, home improvement projects and attending K-State football games.
As the CVB's longest tenured staff member, Valerie started at the Chamber of Commerce as Membership Services Coordinator in 1990. In 2002, she moved to the CVB as administrative assistant, and transitioned to her current position in 2006. She is active in Altrusa and Ambucs; Valerie is married to Jack and they have four kids.
Judith started with the CVB in 2003 after spending 12 years with Ineeda Cleaners. Judith handles all incoming calls to the Chamber/CVB, as well as prepares convention hospitality bags for over 15,000 convention delegates. She is involved with the Downtown Promotions Committee. Married to Ron for 46 years, Judith has two kids and four grandkids. She likes to read, cook and spend time with her grandkids.
Holly came to the CVB right after college, having attended the University of Kansas and obtaining a degree in History in 2010. Born and raised in Hutchinson, Holly is a 2006 graduate of Hutchinson High School and is active in Young Professionals of Reno County. She likes to golf and spend time with her twin nieces.