Congrats to these DMOs included in the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds honorees on this elite HSMAI annual list. Selected by a panel of senior industry executives, these high-achieving leaders stand out through their creativity and innovation, cutting-edge campaigns and programs, triumph in challenging situations, and efforts that resulted in dramatic gains.

Janette Carter Baker, Vice President of Marketing, Visit Tampa Bay
Jennie Bradford Curlee, APR, TMP, Deputy Director, Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Susan Estler, CDME, CEO, Travel Marquette
Chris Heywood, SVP, Public Relations and Chief Communications Officer, Brand USA
Jeff Vasser, Executive Director, New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Jim Walter, CDME Vice President, Visit Cheyenne

The class of 2024 will be celebrated at HSMAI’s Adrian Awards on Feb. 18, 2025 at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York City.