Staff & Contact Info


Who We Are

The Division of Tourism operates within the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (DTCA) to help achieve the Governor’s strategic priority of a vibrant and sustainable economy. In addition to managing state tourism efforts, the Division provides communities and businesses with development resources, training, and grant assistance that help bolster local economic bases and diversify regional economies.



DTCA Leadership & Team
Brenda Scolari
Brenda Scolari

Director

Mary Ellen Kawchack
Mary Ellen Kawchack

Chief Deputy Director

Ronald Webster
Ronald Webster

Chief Technology Officer

Angie Mathiesen
Angie Mathiesen

Operations and Finance Manager

Samantha Szesciorka
Samantha Szesciorka

Content Marketing Specialist, DTCA

Francine Burge
Francine Burge

Public Information Officer, DTCA

Administration
David McDowell
David McDowell

IT Technician, Northern Nevada

John Bridges
John Bridges

IT Technician, Southern Nevada

Kelly Benoit
Kelly Benoit

Executive Assistant

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Lisa Rosas
Lisa Rosas

Management Analyst

Marketing
Caroline Sexton
Caroline Sexton

Chief Marketing Officer

Susan Mowers
Susan Mowers

Art Director

Keelie Cox
Keelie Cox

Marketing Manager

Annaliese Anderson
Annaliese Anderson

Social Media Specialist

Rachel Wright
Rachel Wright

Content Development Manager

Public Relations
Tracie Barnthouse
Tracie Barnthouse

Public Relations Manager

Aida Blankenship
Aida Blankenship

Public Relations Specialist

Nevada Magazine
Megg Mueller
Megg Mueller

Executive Editor

Cory Munson
Cory Munson

Associate Editor

Alexandria Olivares-Wenzel
Alexandria Olivares-Wenzel

Senior Graphic Designer

Carrie Roussel
Carrie Roussel

Circulation Manager

Kippy S. Spilker
Kippy S. Spilker

Art Director