Receiving the Torch Meet Visit Roswell CVBs New Leader Visit Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVB) new leader is Andy Williams, a recognized star in the industry and former director of sales for Destination South Meetings + Events, a DMC Network Company based in Atlanta. Williams is a certified meeting professional through the Events Industry Council and a travel marketing professional through the Southeast Tourism Society. A graduate of Young Harris College with an Associate of Science degree and Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in tourism and commercial recreation, Williams began his tourism career as a project coordinator with the Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau in Madison, GA, in 2007. In 2011, he became a sales manager for the Dunwoody Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he later became director of sales. Andy has the technical skillset, creativity, and energy to move us forward in our effort to bring more visitors to Roswell, said Ken Davis, chair of the Visit Roswell CVB search committee. Coupled with his career experience in destination marketing, we are excited to have him lead our team. Williams has received several awards in his career including Rookie Rotarian of the Year (2008-2009), Historic Heartland Travel Association Member of the Year in 2010, Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapters Rising Star of the Year in 2013, and Special Events Magazines 25 Young Event Pros to Watch in 2018. Roswell is a destination made up of a growing number of amazing assets in terms of tourism a community with a great story to tell, Williams said. I look forward to building upon the foundations that have been established by Dotty. With new hotels scheduled for construction in Roswell and the mix of existing venues, I believe there is an excellent opportunity to grow the economic impact of Visit Roswell. Williams and his wife, Ryan, have two children. They currently live in Cumming, with plans to move to the Roswell area next year.
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