Part of what makes Visit Durango unique is the direct connection it has to local stakeholders. The organization is fortunate to have input and guidance from local community members across different industries who serve on the board of directors. Visit Durango's Board of Directors represent different sectors from the tourism industry.
Current open seats:
No Open Seats.
Board Officers
Ken Stone
Chair | At Large Sector
Marketing Director, Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Tori Ossola
Vice Chair | Restaurant Sector
General Manager, The Strater Hotel, Mahogany Grille, The Diamond Belle, & The Office Spiratorium
Cristina Della Grave
Treasurer | Retail Sector
Owner, Twilight Toys
Cory Pillen
Secretary | Arts & Culture Sector
Director, Center of Southwest Studies
In addition to the board officers, the Visit Durango board includes members with expertise across key tourism industries.
Sector Representatives
Ted Holteen
La Plata County
Manager | Public and Governmental Affairs
Dr. Cristian A. Sepulveda
Higher Education
Assistant Professor | Fort Lewis, School of Business Administration
Dave Rathbun
Purgatory Resort
General Manager, Purgatory Resort
Carrie Whitley
Railroad Attractions
Sales, Business Development for Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Lisa Schwantes
Transportation Sector
Southwest Regional Communications Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation
Emmy GreyEyes
Outdoor Recreation Sector
Owner and Operator, Bears Ranch
Andrew Scarborough
Agritourism & Heritage Sector
Director of Operations / Owner, Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Charles Goodman
Specialty Lodging Sector
Owner, Gable House Bed and Breakfast
Board Meetings
Visit Durango is a public organization funded by City and County Lodgers Tax. Therefore, all Board Meetings and Board Retreats are open to the public. Below, you will find the Board Meeting and Retreat schedule. All meetings are currently held via Zoom.
