Visit Quad Cities Announces New Board Chairman
January 22, 2020
Quad Cities (January 22, 2020) – Visit Quad Cities, the region's official Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO), announces the appointment of Mo Hyder, Rhythm City Casino Resort, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.
“I look forward to working alongside the many community leaders and Visit Quad Cities team as we build our regional destination and fulfill the mission of this important economic development engine,” said Mo Hyder, Chairman, Visit Quad Cities. “I would also like to recognize and thank Lori Wilson for her leadership and service. We congratulate Lori on her retirement from many years of service with the City of Moline and are grateful for her commitment to the community.”
Visit Quad Cities Board of Directors
Mayor Stephanie Acri, City of Moline
Nancy Ballenger, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf
John DeDoncker, TBK Bank
Mayor Bob Gallagher, City of Bettendorf
Jim Grafton, City of Silvis
Todd Hajduk, TPC Deere Run
Dave Herrell, Visit Quad Cities; Ex officio
Tim Huey, Scott County, Iowa
Mo Hyder, Rhythm City Casino Resort
Ben Leischner, Quad City International Airport
Jessica Licko-Avants, The J Bar Holiday Inn and Suites
Paul Rumler, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Sautter, MindFire Communications
Corri Spiegel, City of Davenport
Kai Swanson, Rock Island County, Illinois & Augustana College
Brigitte Tapscott, John Deere Attractions
Mayor Mike Thoms, City of Rock Island
Kerri Tompkins, MindFire Communications
“On behalf of our team, we are grateful for Lori Wilson’s support and leadership,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. “We are excited for the opportunity to have Mo Hyder serve as Chairman. Mo is one of the most respected Quad Cities community leaders and it is a privilege to have him serve in this role. As a destination, we have some big goals ahead of us as we fight for competitive identity and having a talented group of civic leaders drive our platform forward is critical to our region’s future.”
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for the region. Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine charged with driving economic opportunity through tourism, building our authentic brand, telling & selling the Quad Cities story, and enhancing Quad Citizens’ quality of life. www.visitquadcities.com
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Media Contact: Charlotte Doehler-Morrison, VP Marketing & Communications, Visit Quad Cities, 309-736-6821 [email protected]