Citrus County Tourism Director appointed to Southeast Tourism Society Board of Directors

October 1, 2025

Roswell, GA (September 22, 2025) – Southeast Tourism Society (STS) approved its slate of officers to the Executive Committee for a one-year term and the Board of Directors for a two-year term during the Annual Meeting of the Membership in Lake Charles, LA.

“The STS Board of Directors are leaders within the travel and tourism industry, who we look to as the visionaries for our organization,” said Monica Smith, President and CEO, of Southeast Tourism Society. “The Board’s leadership provides valuable insight as STS continues to advocate for and support the tourism industry, particularly in regard to promoting travel to our 13 member states and Washington D.C.”

Newly appointed Association Board of Directors for 2025-2027 include:

Florida – Auvis Cole, Discover Crystal River
Kentucky – Dawn Przystal, Blue Elephant DMO Solutions, LLC
Mississippi – Judy Young, Coastal Mississippi Tourism
North Carolina – Cindy Sutton, Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau• Virginia – Kimberly Davis, Friends of Southwest Virginia
West Virginia – Chrissy Richards, Lewis County CVB

About Southeast Tourism Society
Southeast Tourism Society (STS) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to the development of travel and tourism professionals and organizations within the southeast region. The association’s mission is to empower a diverse network of tourism professionals through Education, Advocacy, Recognition, and Networking. Member states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Media Contact:
Adrienne A. Gadling
Interim Director of Marketing & Communications
Email: adrienne@southeasttourism.org