Board of Directors
 

WATAUGA COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Watauga County TDA shall consist of seven (7) members appointed to three (3) year terms by the Watauga County Board of Commissioners:

  • Three individuals who are owners or operators of taxable tourist accommodations in Watauga County District U.
  • At least 50% of the Authority must be owners or operators of businesses that promote travel & tourism and/or attract visitors to the Boone area.

The current Watauga County TDA Board of Directors is made up of the following members:

Matt Vincent, Chair

Term Expires - 02/2026

Tony Gray, Vice Chair

Term Expires - 02/2025

Lisa Cooper

Term Expires - 02/2026

Kim Rogers

Term Expires - 02/2025

Brad Moretz

Term Expires - 02/2024

Tina Houston

Term Expires - 02/2026

Missy Harrill

Term Expires - 02/2024

 

BOONE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

 

The Boone Tourism Development Authority (TDA) consists of (9) members appointed to (3) year terms by the Boone Town Council:

  • Three individuals who are owners or operators of taxable tourist accommodations in Boone and live within 50 miles of town limits. 
  • One individual who owns or operates a restaurant in Boone.
  • Two individuals who are owners or operators of businesses that promote travel & tourism and/or attract visitors to the Boone area.
  • Two Boone residents.
  • One Town Council member, which may include the Mayor.

The current Boone TDA Board of Directors includes the following members:

Sheri Moretz, Board Chair

Term Expires - 10/2025

Jerry Lamonds, Vice Chair

Term Expires - 10/2025

Elisha Brown, Secretary

Term Expires - 1/2027
Brian Williams

Term Expires - 1/2027

Lenny Cottom

Term Expires - 11/2025

Brian Crutchfield

Term Expires - 1/2027

Lynne Mason

Term Expires - 03/2024
Tara Brossa

Term Expires - 11/2025

Tim Futrelle, Boone Mayor  

See The 2024 Meeting Schedule for the Boone & Watauga TDA Boards