Tourist Development Advisory Council

This council is formed from representatives of various agencies involved with tourism. Its mission is to attract tourists to the area and to support various tourism-related businesses and attractions. This group also is responsible for management of the Welcome Center. The council meets monthly at the Welcome Center. Contact the center at 256-8835 for additional information.

Member Organization Exp/Date Term Address Phone Email
Bentele, Lynn At Large - Ozark County Nov. 2012 2 Yrs. PO Box 605, Gainesville, MO.  679-9234 bentellr@ozbb.net
Fugate, Royce Ex-Officio Nov. 2011 1 Yr. 1910 Holiday Lane 256-7176 fugatr@townsqr.com
Glenn, Charles Industrial Development Nov. 2014  6 Yrs. 1400 W. Broadway 256-6992 chcaglenn@gmail.com
Hall, Jerry Hotel/Motel Industry Nov. 2012 6 Yrs. 1822 Porter Wagoner Blvd. 256-8912 century@townsqr.com
Hinton, Michael Travel/Recreation/
Restaurant		 Nov. 2012 2 Yrs. PO Box 775, West Plains 255-1524 mtmhintcub@gmail.com
Johnson, Carl Civic Center Nov. 2012  2 Yrs. 110 St. Louis 256-8087 carl@civiccenter.net
Martin, Eric Hotel/Motel Industry Nov. 2014  6 Yrs. 220 Jan Howard Ex. 257-2711 bwgrandvilla@townsqr.com
Stewart, Steve Home Builder's Association Nov. 2012 2 Yrs. 212 E. Third St. 256-8974 colortech@ozarkheritage.com
Thompson, Laurel City of West Plains Nov. 2014  6 Yrs. 1448 St. Rt. 17 256-7176 elrayt@mozarks.com
Thompson, Mallory At Large - Howell County Nov. 2012 2 Yrs. 1910 Holiday Lane 256-7176 cityclerk@westplains.net
Wix, Joanne Chamber of Commerce Nov. 2012 2 Yrs. 401 Jefferson Ave. 256-4433 joanne@wpchamber.com
Smith, Sonny At Large - Howell County  Nov. 2012  2 Yrs.  4324 CR 6300  522-9891  sonnys65775@yahoo.com