Christine Rebout
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As Executive Director of the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau I work to promote Janesville as a tourism destination for leisure, group and business travelers. We have a staff of 6 and a group of 25 volunteers and operate two facilities including a downtown office and Visitor Information Center off of Interstate I-90/39. Working with our Board of Directors and Tourism Partners I oversee the JACVB's main goal of driving travel to the Janesville Area. Utilizing our annual budget of $800,000 we market to not only leisure travelers but also motorcoach and meeting and conference groups.
I serve on the board of Directors of the Upper Midwest CVB Assocation working towards educational opportunities for travel and tourism professionals throughout the Midwest and currently serve as the Immediate Past Chair of Destinations Wisconsin.
Lori A. Johnson
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As Director of Sales I'm responsible for marketing the Janesville community as a destination for meetings and conferences as well as motorcoach and group tours. I represent the JACVB at a variety of tradeshows and to industry trade organizations.
I'm eager to help you whether you're bringing a meeting to Janesville, booking a group tour or a Janesville resident looking to "Bring Your Meeting Home". From planning detailed itineraries to fine tuning the behind the scenes details of your meeting, I'll be with you every step of the way.
I serve as a Forward Janesville ambassador and am a member of the Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Planners International, Heritage Peer, Circle Wisconsin Motorocoach Group and Religious Conference Management Association.
Tony Cipollone
Email TonyDirector of Sports Sales & Development
As the Director of Sports Sales & Development, I create and execute the sales strategy for Janesville's expanding sports tourism market. I work with a wide variety of local sports venues including Rock Aqua Jays Stadium, the Youth Sports Complex and the new Woodman's Sports and Convention Center as well as rights holders, tournament organizers, hotels and attractions. I also represent the JACVB at sports conventions, and other industry events where I promote Janesville as a top-tier sports destination. I'm a member of Sports ETA and have received Destinations International's Professional in Destination Management certification.
I'm eager to talk with you whether you're a rights's holder, facility, team member or someone hoping to find the ideal venue, activity or overnight accommodation for your sports event. I am always ready to talk sports and Janesville! Please, give me a call or send an email.
Susan Melton
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Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
As Marketing Director I am responsible for implementing the overall advertising, branding and marketing strategies of Janesville Area Convention & Visitor Bureau in the promotion of Janesville, Wisconsin's Great Outside as a destination. In this role I oversee the advertising program, marketing projects, graphic design, communications, including social media and public relations across all market segments. I also assist partner organizations, with marketing, both individually and through the JACVB Tourism Grant Fund.
Sandi Walton
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Come visit us in Janesville, Wisconsin's Great Outside! Whether you walk into our office, our visitor center, or call 1 (800) 487-2757, as Operations Director and front line staff, I am here to offer you a smile and answer all of your questions. My work day might include greeting visitors and answering phones or managing data bases and working with finances.
Take a look at our website community calendar, full of things to do in Janesville! You may submit event information to me via E-Mail or through the "Contact Us" portion of the website.
Katie Tranel
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As the Social Media Manager, my focus includes strategically planning, creating, and distributing content for the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Milton, Visit Edgerton, and other tourism partners via social media pages along with other digital communication channels including our website, newsletters, and blogs. My favorite part of my day-to-day responsibilities is promoting the area's best-known attractions and hidden gems for both visitors to explore and residents to re-discover!
Ava Sterbin
Digital Media Intern & Visitor Services Representative/span>As Digital Media Intern, I help create engaging and vibrant content across various digital platforms, including newsletters, blogs, and a variety of social media channels. My goal is to captivate our audience with compelling stories and visuals that highlight the best of Janesville. As the Visitor Services Representative, I bring the same enthusiasm to my role at the seasonal Visitor Information Center (VIC) in Palmer Park. Here, I ensure that every visitor receives a warm welcome and valuable information about all the exciting attractions, events, and experiences Janesville has to offer. Whether online or in-person, I’m passionate about helping to showcase the charm and vibrancy of the Janesville community.
Melissa Minkoff
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As the Information Specialist, my focus is on data collection and management for attractions, events, restaurants, and retailers in the Northern Rock County region, including the Janesville, Milton, and Edgerton areas. This information is used for our tourism websites, event listings, social media, and many other locations. If you have information regarding an upcoming event, business, or organization update please feel free to send that information to me.