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Kelly Miller, CDME President & CEO

Email

kelly@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x205

Kelly is the VHB team leader, responsible for strategic destination management and vision setting. He is a true tourism industry advocate and Surf City USA champion!

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Omark A. Holmes, MBA, CDME Chief Marketing Officer

Email

omark@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x213

Omark guides VHB's overall marketing strategy, ensuring coordination and harmony between departments.

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Nicole Llido, IOM, CTA Vice President of Administration and Community Engagement

Email

nicole@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x207

Nicole oversees office operations including HR, finance, and IT, and the Visitor & Partner Services department. She’s often seen out and about in the community, supporting events and assisting our industry partners.

Michelle Devine

Michelle Devine, CDME, CMM, HMCC Vice President of Sales

Email

michelle@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492, x221

Michelle spearheads our sales strategy and is just as passionate about sales as she is about introducing groups to our iconic beach destination - Huntington Beach. When she's not showcasing all that, our destination has to offer, she enjoys traveling and going on adventures. Whether hiking, biking, or diving into a good book for some downtime, Michelle loves to stay active and explore new things

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Clara Tsang, CTA Vice President, Public Relations & Communications

Email

clara@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x208

Clara leads all public relations and communications efforts, encompassing media relations, strategic communications, campaign development, and more.

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Sophia Valdivia, CTA Director of Tourism Development

Email

sophia@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x214

Sophia oversees the international travel trade, film commission, short term rental and accessible travel markets.

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John Todora, CTA Director of National Accounts

Email

jt@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x202

John, a.k.a. JT, brings his love of cars and group meetings to Huntington Beach.

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Kimberly Dunnegan Director of National Accounts

Email

kimberly@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x208

Kimberly loves all things California! To welcome groups to the quintessential Southern California destination of Huntington Beach, Surf City USA makes the dream a reality!

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Davis Donohoo Director of National Accounts

Email

davis@surfcityusa.com

Based in Orlando, FL, Davis oversees the East Coast market for Visit Huntington Beach, driving growth and enhancing Surf City USA®'s presence in the region.

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Heather Saez, CTA Director of Visitor and Partner Services

Email

heather@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x220

Heather oversees the Visitor & Partner Services Department, including the knowledgeable Visitor Experience Specialists who provide information to our visitors about all things Surf City USA. Leading the partner outreach program, Heather also educates local businesses and attractions on ways to partner with Visit Huntington Beach and how to attract the tourism market.

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Hannah Sutton, CTA Marketing Manager

Email

hannah@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x218

Hannah manages content creation to keep Huntington Beach looking and sounding as rad as it is on social media and through email newsletters. She works in the development of strategic communications, campaign development, print advertising, and more. She also assists to bring film productions to town.

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Cassidy Ross, CTA Digital Marketing Manager

Email

cassidy@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x212

Cassidy is responsible for a variety of digital advertising, social media, website, email marketing and analytical research initiatives to attract local, state, national, and international tourism media for Visit Huntington Beach, in collaboration with the VHB team.

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Ty Gunn, CTA Graphic Design Manager

Email

ty@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492

Ty brings the Surf City USA® brand to life through compelling visual storytelling. He oversees the design and production of marketing materials, including digital campaigns, print collateral, and branding projects, ensuring everything reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of Huntington Beach.

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Claire Muranaka, CTA Public Relations Coordinator

Email

claire@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x211

Claire supports the PR department in media outreach, press trips, and written content development.

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Joshua Noble, CTA Digital Marketing Coordinator

Email

joshua@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492 x215

Joshua coordinates website content support, general content creation, and daily community engagement and publishing across social media platforms. His role includes photography and video asset creation, CRM and CMS data entry, and ensuring seamless management of digital assets.

Sara Worthington

Sara Worthington, CTA Group Sales Coordinator

Email

sara@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492, x216

As a Southern California native and Huntington Beach local, Sara loves all things Surf City. She works hard to hold down the fort in HB while the rest of the sales team travels the country to bring more groups and conferences to Surf City USA®.

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Mary Damiano Group Sales Coordinator

Email

maryd@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492, x216

Mary helps to coordinate sales efforts, provides logistical support, and ensures exceptional service to meet the needs of group bookings and events in Huntington Beach.

Christy Hill Executive Operations Assistant

Christy is accomplished in aiding company leaders, managing busy schedules, organizing projects, and providing stellar administrative support to the Surf City USA® executive team.

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Kevin Keller, CTA Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492

Born and raised in Huntington Beach, Kevin has nearly 10 years of experience working with VHB. Many of those years were spent operating the Visitor Information Kiosk at the Pier, and you still might find him there. During his free time you'll probably find him catchin' a wave or fishing.

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Jeff Campana, CTA Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492

Jeff is retired from the auto industry but chooses to keep himself active in various community organizations as well as working part time with VHB. He enjoys learning about HB's history, and you'll probably meet him if you attend a guided walking tour with us.

Mary Madigan

Mary Madigan, CTA Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492

Mary is one of the friendliest faces you'll meet. A Huntington Beach local, she loves hanging out around town, cycling, trying out HB's restaurants, and walking by the beach.

Donald Stern

Donald Stern Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492

Donald joined the Visitor Services team for the 2023 summer season after graduating from Edison High School. Outside of working at the visitor information kiosk, Donald enjoys watching his favorite Nascar driver, Chase Elliott. Donald aspires to complete a degree in Business Management and will be attending Orange Coast College in Fall 2023.

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Cody Emerson Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

(714) 969-3492

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155 Fifth Street - Suite 111
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