Travel & Tourism Board

The Travel & Tourism Board advocates the sound development of the travel and tourism industry in North Carolina advising the Secretary of Commerce on policy matters related to tourism. Below are current members of the board.

2025-'26 Member List

Rolf Blizzard
Turnpike Properties
Term Ends: End of NCTTC Chairmanship
Apptd By: NCTTC

David Chapman
919 Marketing
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Speaker of the House

Christopher Chung
Economic Development Partnership of NC
Term Ends: Ex Officio (Non-Voting)
Apptd By: EDPNC

Sen. Dave Craven
NC Senate
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Senate President Pro Tempore

Dennis Edwards, Chair
Greater Raleigh CVB
Term Ends: 8-31-2025
Apptd By: NCTTC

Art Fisher
Fisher Realty of Brevard
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Senate President Pro Tempore

Shannon Gilligan
Hornets Sports & Entertainment
Term Ends: Governor’s Term
Apptd By: Governor

Sen. Bobby Hanig
Senate
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Senate President Pro Tempore

Rep. Frank Iler
NC House of Representatives
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Speaker of the House

Kimberley Jochl
Sugar Mountain Resort
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Speaker of the House

Secretary of Commerce
NC Department of Commerce
Term Ends: Ex Officio (Non-Voting)
Apptd By: NC Department of Commerce

James Meacham
Rowan County TDA
Term Ends: 8-31-2025
Apptd By: DMANC

Lynn Minges
NCRLA
Term Ends: 8-31-25
Apptd By: NCRLA

Lee Nettles
Outer Banks VB
Term Ends: 8-31-2025
Apptd By: EDPNC

Steven Pasquantonio
Island Catering
Term Ends: Governor’s Term
Apptd By: Governor

Rep. Ray Pickett
NC House of Representatives
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Speaker of the House

Jessica Icenhour Roberts
Mount Airy Tourism
Term Ends: 8-31-25
Apptd By: NCTIA

Greg Walter
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Term Ends: 8-31-2026
Apptd By: Senate President Pro Tempore