Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.

To learn more about this Commission, please visit the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board website.

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Meeting Time and Date 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul. & Dec. Contact Person Laurie Paolicelli
Meeting Place Varies Contact Phone 919-245-4323
Number of Positions 17 Contact E-Mail lpaolicelli & hhemphill@orangecountync.gov
Terms Length 3 years 

Member Name and Term Information

Donald Bryan Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce 
First Appointed: 3/7/2024  Current Appointment: 3/7/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2026  Number of Terms:

Anita "Spring" Council Residency Req: Ex-officio  Special Representation: Economic Development Staff - Town of Chapel Hill 
First Appointed: 9/17/2019  Current Appointment: 3/7/2023 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2025  Number of Terms:

Heidi W. Dawson Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: O/C Lodging Assoc. 
First Appointed: 12/6/2021  Current Appointment: 12/6/2021 
Township:  Expiration: 12/31/2024  Number of Terms:

Karen M. Dehart, Chair Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: NC High School Athletic Association 
First Appointed: 11/1/2022  Current Appointment: 11/1/2022 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2025  Number of Terms:

Jon Hartman-Brown Residency Req: Ex-officio  Special Representation: Economic Development Staff - Town of Carrboro 
First Appointed: 10/6/2020  Current Appointment: 6/20/2023 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:

Randee Haven-O'Donnell Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Carrboro Town Council 
First Appointed: 3/7/2024  Current Appointment: 3/7/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2025  Number of Terms:  

Sharon Hill Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Economic Development Advisory Board-Orange County 
First Appointed: 10/5/2021  Current Appointment: 12/4/2023 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2026  Number of Terms:

Grace Holtkamp Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce 
First Appointed: 11/1/2022  Current Appointment: 12/4/2023 
Township: Cheeks Expiration: 12/31/2026  Number of Terms:

Matt Hughes Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp  Special Representation: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners 
First Appointed: 3/7/2024  Current Appointment: 3/7/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2025  Number of Terms:

Paris Miller-Foushee Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Chapel Hill Town Council 
First Appointed: 3/7/2024  Current Appointment: 3/7/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2024  Number of Terms:  

Tanya Moore Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: UNC Chapel Hill 
First Appointed: 1/22/2019  Current Appointment: 12/6/2021 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2024  Number of Terms:

Stephen Peck Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough 
First Appointed: 3/7/2024  Current Appointment: 3/7/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2025  Number of Terms:  

Anna Richards Residency Req:   Special Representation: County Commissioner 
First Appointed: 12/12/2023  Current Appointment: 12/12/2023 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2024  Number of Terms:  

Meredith Sabye Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: At-Large 
First Appointed: 12/4/2023  Current Appointment: 12/4/2023 
Township: Bingham Expiration: 12/31/2024  Number of Terms:  

Jeri Lynn Schulke Residency Req: Ex-officio  Special Representation: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff (non voting 
First Appointed: 3/7/2024  Current Appointment: 3/7/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 6/30/2026  Number of Terms:

Wendy Smith Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: O.C. Arts Commission 
First Appointed: 3/7/2024  Current Appointment: 3/7/2024 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2026  Number of Terms:

Shailan Vadgama Residency Req: At-Large  Special Representation: O/C Lodging Assoc. 
First Appointed: 12/4/2023  Current Appointment: 12/4/2023 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2024  Number of Terms: