Staff & Board

Staff Members

Rhonda Ellis

Rhonda Ellis

Executive Director

Tracey Fentem

Sales & Event Coordinator

Michael Gast

Grant & Finance Administrator

Sherree Cockrell

Office Assistant

Board Members

Elected Seats (9):

  • Open – President
  • Mary Ellen Fricke (Watchfire), Vice-President
  • Ross Webb (State Farm Insurance), Treasurer
  • Open – Secretary
  • Tim Edison (Kickapoo State Recreation Area)
  • Rachelle Miller (Heartland Properties)
  • Jamie Pasquale (Kennekuk County Park)
  • Rashad Wilson (Golden Nugget Casino)

Designated Seats (3):

  • Hotel Representative – Matt Groppi (Holiday Inn Express & Suites)
  • City of Danville – Mayor Rickey Williams

Vermilion County Board

  • Chairman – Steve Miller
  • Appointed Representative – Jennifer Jenkins

Ex-Officos*

  • Senator Paul Faraci – State Senator 52nd District

  • Representative Brandun Schweizer – State Representative 104th District

  • Teri Gaffney – GM David S. Palmer Arena

* Designated Non Voting Seats (3):

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DAVB Mission Statement:  To promote tourism and economic growth by showcasing Vermilion County’s unique charm, heritage, and hospitality to inspire travel, enrich the local economy, and foster community pride. 

DAVB established in 1984. Funded through hotel/motel tax and Illinois tourism grant funds