Jennifer Moore is the President & CEO of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. She has almost 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry with 23 of those years working at the CVB. As CEO, her responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the Bureau's operations. Jennifer works closely with industry partners locally, regionally, and nationally to promote and share information about the area. She currently serves as Chairman of the Alabama Travel Council, Past Chairman of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, and on the Alabama Tourism Partnership's Board of Directors. In addition, she has served on numerous boards, including the U.S. Travel Association’s Destination Council Board of Directors, the Auburn Alumni Association’s National Board of Directors, the Huntsville/Madison County Hospitality Association, and is a past President of Hotel Sales and Marketing Executives. She has been honored to receive several industry awards, including the Award of Excellence from the Alabama Travel Council, the Tourism Employee of the Year from the Alabama Tourism Department, the Tourism Professional of the Year from the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, and the Huntsville Hospitality Association’s Red Ribbon Award. Jennifer graduated from Leadership’s Huntsville/Madison County Class 25 and is a certified Tourism Marketing Professional (TMP) through the Southeast Tourism Society. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Auburn University. She is married to Steven Moore, and they are the parents of two children, Courtney and Ryan.
Lori Dendy’s family moved to Huntsville in the early 60s to become part of the space program. Lori arrived a bit later and is proud to be the native in the family. Her first job helping newcomers transition to the city, led her to appreciate the natural beauty and opportunities of her hometown with new perspective. Now she’s happy to be sharing that information with visitors looking to make the most of their time in the Rocket City. In addition to life with her engineer husband and two adult children, Lori enjoys reading Southern literature, volunteering and experiencing Huntsville’s local music scene.
As Director of Community Engagement & Technology at the CVB. She plays a crucial role in advancing the organization's mission by creating and nurturing strategic partnerships with the local community, city officials, and hospitality industry partners. Sharon is dedicated to raising awareness about the significant economic impact of tourism and conventions, and she advocates for the benefits of collaborating with the CVB. Working closely with the senior management team, Sharon actively promotes Huntsville/Madison County as a vibrant multicultural destination. Her responsibilities also include leading the CVB Ambassador Program and overseeing the development of an Annual Community Engagement Plan. Sharon's illustrious career in the hospitality industry began in 1999 as a Convention Sales Manager and progressed to Senior Convention Sales Manager. In her role as Senior Convention Sales Manager, she effectively marketed Huntsville, Madison, and Madison County as top meeting destinations for religious, fraternal, and multicultural markets. Additionally, Sharon manages technology operations at the Bureau and holds the additional title of Technology Network Manager. Originally from Michigan, Sharon is an alumna of HBCU Tennessee State University, where she earned a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems.
Brooke was born and raised in Huntsville where her grandfather and father both worked for NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center. She graduated from Grissom High School in Huntsville, and later from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Communication. Brooke has a passion for Huntsville and is thrilled about all the growth and everything that Huntsville has to offer! She’s excited to start her career with the CVB as an Administrative Assistant. Brooke enjoys spending her free time with her three children, family, and friends.
Jamie serves as the Vice President of Conventions and oversees all functions of the convention department. He previously served as the director of sales and marketing at the Westin Huntsville. Before his tenure at the Westin, Mr. Koshofer moved through the ranks in various Atlanta, GA, hotel positions, starting as a senior sales manager at the Emory Conference Center Hotel and then on to director of national accounts for the Saddlebrook Resort. Jamie moved to Huntsville from the Atlanta area to become of the director of sales and marketing at the Westin/Element Huntsville and to be closer to family. His wife, Katie, is a physician assistant at a family practice in Madison, and they have three children. He and his family enjoy a variety of family activities Huntsville offers.
With a passion for sports and communities, Joel Lamp joined the CVB team in 2021, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. Over the past 16 years in Jacksonville, Lamp oversaw bringing the national spotlight to Northeast Florida with the first and second rounds of the NCAA men’s basketball championship, the NCAA Tournament first and second rounds to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in 2006, 2010, 2015 and 2018 along with stints as the Senior Associate Athletics Director at Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida. He also was responsible for launching the Moe’s Classic, a two-day college and high school lacrosse event at TIAA Bank Field and bringing the USA Cycling Amateur Road Nationals to Clay County in 2021. An avid golfer, Lamp and his wife Bonnie are the proud parents of their son, Steven, spending their free time helping him to chase his dreams.
Misty Williams is a “born and raised” true native of North Alabama where she enjoyed growing up in Trinity and then went on to graduate from the University of North Alabama in Florence with a degree in marketing. She discovered her passion for hospitality and tourism when she began working in sales in the hotel industry immediately after college. Over the last 19 years, she advanced her career within the Hilton and Marriott portfolio of hotels in Huntsville holding positions as Sales Manager, Director of Sales, and Area Director of Sales. Her most recent position prior to joining the CVB was as the Director of Sales with the Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa in downtown Huntsville. As a Convention Sales Manager, Misty promotes Huntsville/Madison County as a convention destination covering the Association, Fraternal, and Technology markets. She is active in various organizations, including the Alabama Council of Association Executives. Misty enjoys singing and listening to live music, including her husband Marty’s country music band. Misty and Marty reside in New Hope.
Julian was born and raised in Columbia, Maryland, where he resided until his junior year of high school. He then moved to the Virginia Beach area, graduating from Green Run High School. Shortly after high school Julian was committed to attending Oakwood University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. The knowledge and networking skills attained at this HBCU allowed him to attain vast work experience in management in multiple fields, from healthcare to health and wellness. Julian is committed to the growth of the Huntsville/Madison area and is looking forward to making this city a destination for all age groups and forms of entertainment.
Kevin was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama, and brings to the CVB a variety of experience in nonprofits and hospitality, including hotel guest service, food and beverage, sales, and meeting and event support. Following his experience at Yellowstone National Park in his college years, Kevin worked as an education counselor for a nonprofit organization providing social services to disadvantaged young men. Prior to moving to Huntsville, Kevin worked with the Sheraton and Westin hotels in Birmingham, AL; first as a food and beverage supervisor, then as an event meeting specialist, supporting large events at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). Taking an opportunity to move to Huntsville, he began a position at the Westin and Element hotels as a corporate catering sales manager and then food and beverage manager, assisting with a variety of corporate holiday parties and events, including the American Heart Ball in 2019. In his spare time, Kevin loves being outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, and spending time with his family, friends and fur buddies.
CHARLES WINTERS
Executive Vice President - Marketing, Media & Advertising inquiries
Charles Winters As Executive Vice President, Charles Winters oversees all marketing and public relations of the organization. A graduate of Huntsville High School and the University of North Alabama, Charles began his career at the CVB in 1986. He actively serves on several boards, including the North American Travel Journalists Association Advisory Board, the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville Foundation Board, the Huntsville Sports Commission, and the Alabama Small Business Commission. Charles currently serves as President of the Huntsville-Madison County Hospitality Association and is a past recipient of the prestigious Alabama Tourism Employee of the Year Award.
Leah Hall is a Seattle, WA, native who came to Alabama with over 13 years of experience as a graphic designer, art director, photographer, and illustrator. She’s worked with companies such as Amazon Kindle, Hearst Magazines, Microsoft Windows, Seattle Pacific University, and World Vision. Her work has been featured in various publications, including Country Living Magazine, Seattle Magazine, Wine Spectator, and SPU’s Response Magazine. She also has written and created articles for countyliving.com. She loves working with people and brands that are passionate about the story they have to tell, and she’s excited to share Huntsville’s story – especially during this exciting season of growth in our city. She lives in Huntsville with her husband Andrew and pup Rothko, and outside of work enjoys getting out in nature, trying new restaurants, having movie marathons, and cooking for friends.
Brent Boyd brings an extensive background in marketing and public relations to the position. As founder of CityVision, Inc. in 2004, a Birmingham-based multimedia advertising and publishing company specializing in hotel visitor TV channels, in-room publications, brochure distribution and travel guide publishing, Mr. Boyd has worked with many of the state’s destination marketing organizations and convention and visitors bureaus as well as hundreds of businesses and attractions to help visitors make decisions about how they spend their time while visiting here. In 2019, Mr. Boyd was recognized for his contributions to the tourism industry in Huntsville with the Huntsville-Madison County Hospitality Association’s Red Ribbon Award.
Jordan Bevel is the Social Media Manager and brings her knowledge and experience in hospitality marketing to the position. Following graduation from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Restaurant & Hospitality Management, Ms. Bevel returned to her hometown of Huntsville where she served in marketing positions with restaurant and healthcare providers. In her role as Social Media Manager for the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jordan will oversee the organization’s presence on numerous social media platforms, manage blog posts, interact with influencers and bloggers, and create video and written content.
Pamela Brooks Williams is a Huntsville native who is passionate about her city and sharing its highlights. She has been with the Huntsville/Madison County CVB since 2005. As Vice President of Tourism, she implements the marketing strategy for the department and works to bring groups of all types and leisure travelers with a focus on the international market to our community. Pam is responsible for implementing and coordinating projects and events in Huntsville such as Tourism Month, Culinary Month and Huntsville Restaurant Week, Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt, and Trains on Main Scavenger Hunt. She focuses on opportunities to bring tourism related conventions and conferences to Huntsville. Pam holds the industry designations of Travel Marketing Professional (Southeast Tourism Society) and Certified Travel Professional (National Tour Association). In 2022, Pam was named Tourism Professional of the Year by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. She currently serves on the boards of the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association and National Tour Association. Before joining the Bureau, Pam began her career in tourism and hospitality at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Academy, serving in various roles. After attending Auburn University, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama Huntsville with a degree in history and political science. Pam is passionate about travel (has visited all 50 states and is checking off the national parks currently!) and is frequently on the go. She is the blessed mother of three talented, intelligent, very busy adult children and one spoiled fur baby.
Erica, a proud Huntsville native and Faulkner University graduate, showcases exceptional dedication in the hospitality industry. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing, she has soared to new heights in her career. Her professional prowess shines through her active engagement in various organizations over the years. Currently serving as a Charter Member and Vice President of Membership for the Tennessee Valley Chapter of HSMAI. As Tourism Sales Manager, she is tasked with bringing tour groups and leisure travelers to the Rocket City. Erica will market the unique offerings available exclusively by our Educational Escapes program to student groups. Prior to transferring to the Tourism Department (October 1, 2024), Erica served as a Convention Sales Manager for six years. While in Conventions, she served as a board member of the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA and a dedicated member of the Rocket City Alabama Chapter of SGMP. Honored with the 2022 Red Ribbon Award for Community Service and named the 2023 Sam Gilmer Supplier of the Year, Erica's contributions are not only recognized but celebrated. Beyond her career success, Erica cherishes time with her daughter and fur baby, traveling, reading, trying new recipes, and participating in community service initiatives within her beloved sorority.
Growing up in Huntsville as a child and returning as a young adult after being stationed overseas and at stateside Army bases with her father, mother and sisters, Terry Winland calls the Rocket City home. She brings twelve plus years of experience in tourism from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, where she gave tours to individuals, groups, and dignitaries. In addition, she also scheduled and coordinated individual and group Space Camp adventures. A break to raise two wonderful sons allowed her to participate in the education of preschoolers, then on to management within the medical world at a private internal medicine clinic and a stint at UAB-Huntsville Regional Medical Campus as Clinic Coordinator for Internal Medicine. A myriad of experiences has helped to make her a well-rounded ambassador for the City of Huntsville. As Visitor Center Manager, she strives to help visitors and residents alike feel the excitement, see the beauty, learn the history and look forward to the bright future of Huntsville.
