GCTourism 2018 Fact Sheet

Greene County Tourism 2018 Fact Sheet

Founded in 1995, the Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency is the official tourism promotion organization for Greene County, and is designed to promote and encourage visitors to Greene County. It is comprised of a variety of partners including agritourism, fairs and festivals, history and heritage, recreation, arts and culture, family fun, dining, shopping and accommodations.

According to the 2019 Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in Pennsylvania:

  • Visitors spent $78.7 million in Greene County.
  • Tourism provides more than 500 jobs in Greene County.

Our mission is to build Greene County as a destination and stimulate our economy by promoting the businesses, attractions and scenic natural beauty that makes us unique.

The agency is guided by a board of directors with various activities recommended and implemented by committees. The agency is funded by a county hotel/motel tax, partnership program, grants and other fundraising opportunities.

The agency creates an annual visitors guide as well as specific target brochures each year. Discover our visitors guide and brochures at https://visitgreene.org/brochuresandguides/.

Board of Directors

President: Deneen Rhodes, Thistlethwaite Vineyards

Vice-President: Ben McMillen, McMillen Photography / Hilltop Packs

Treasurer: Courtney Hursey, 4 Seasons Lawn & Garden

Secretary: Liz Menhart, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene County

  • Dan Bazzoli, WVU Medicine
  • Jared Bennett, Hampton Inn
  • Casey Durdines, EQT Corporation
  • Bethany Tanner, Embroid’em
  • Amy Hopkins, CNX
  • Heidi Jamison, Iron Senergy
  • Sandy Wilson, Producers Supply Company
  • Shelley Younken, Social Service League / Waynesburg Lions Club
  • Blair Zimmerman, Greene County Board of Commissioners

 

Staff

Director: JoAnne Marshall

Intern: Jesse Cain

Greene County Board of Commissioners

Chairman: Mike Belding

Vice Chairman: Betsy McClure

Secretary: Blair Zimmerman