VisitGreenvilleSC (VGSC) is a not-for-profit, membership-based, economic engine, and accredited Destination Marketing Organization (DMO). We proudly represent and serve the City and County of Greenville, South Carolina, the hospitality industry, and hundreds of small businesses. As Greenville's official sales and marketing organization, our primary goal is to enhance the long-term economic development of our community through increased visitor trips and visitor spending. Our passion is getting more people to say, Yeah! to Greenville, SC.
Our Vision:
To be one of the most visited—and talked about—travel destinations in the Southeast.
VisitGreenvilleSC's Core Goals and Objectives:
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Lead and foster the growth and sustainability of Greenville's travel and tourism industry
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Increase demand and revenues on behalf of Greenville area hotels, restaurants, retail, airports, attractions, recreational amenities, festivals, and more
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Increase occupancy rates for Greenville area accommodations
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Increase visitor spending throughout the greater Greenville area
VisitGreenvilleSC Staff Directory
VisitGreenvilleSC is among the most productive economic development organizations in the region, and for good reason. This is a passionate, informed, and professional group. Every person here works hard and has celebrated as both the City and County of Greenville have been recognized in a number of rewarding successes. We are here to help—to answer any questions and meet any needs you may have.
We invite you to contact us via phone or email. If you're looking for general information about the greater Greenville area, simply contact our Visitor Center or request a Visitor's Guide online. And if you're exploring possible meetings destinations, we invite you to submit an RFP or call us to learn more about meetings and conventions in Greenville, South Carolina.
Visitor Center
City Hall
206 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:45pm;
Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 12-4pm
1.800.717.0023
864.233.0461
visit@visitgreenvillesc.com
Sales & Marketing Office
Innovate Building
148 River Street, Suite 100
Greenville, SC 29601
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm
864.421.0000
meet@visitgreenvillesc.com
Call our Visitor Center at 1.800.717.0023 for travel / visitor-related inquiries.
Call our Sales & Marketing Office at 864.421.0000 for general inquiries.
If you already know the individual with whom you would like to speak, please call the direct phone numbers listed below.
Heath Dillard
President & CEO
hdillard@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2508
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
Favorite Restaurant: I love cheeseburgers, so I can be found at any place that has a quality bun, fresh meat, good fries, and a local draft beer to go with it.
Favorite Shop: Mast General Store
Favorite Attraction: Anything outdoors—I love being in the sunshine and fresh air.
What I Love About Greenville: That you can experience both the rich culture of great culinary, arts, music, sports, entertainment, and downtown shopping, and you can also enjoy beautiful, scenic outdoor experiences.
Meetings, Conventions & Events
Jonathan Brashier
Vice President,
Meetings, Conventions & Events
jbrashier@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2513
Hometown: Fountain Inn, SC
Favorite Restaurant: Schwaben House
Favorite Shop: Vintage Now Modern
Favorite Attractions: The Liberty Bridge & Falls Park on the Reedy
What I Love About Greenville: The feeling you get when you are here, which is almost impossible to describe. I always say we have to be experienced, not explained.
Rebecca Mittleman
Director of Sales:
Corporate Market
rmittleman@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2509
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Favorite Restaurants: Trappe Door, Pomegranate on Main & Home Team BBQ
Favorite Shops: Mast General Store & Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
Favorite Attractions: Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail & Falls Park on the Reedy
What I Love About Greenville: That there is truly a variety of things to do—from going for a bike ride on the trail and visiting a local brewery to spending a day strolling through downtown shops, seeing a show at the Peace Center, and eating your way through the amazing food scene!
Lori Dobbins
National Sales Manager: Religious / Military / Education Markets
ldobbins@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2523
Hometown: North Wilkesboro, NC
Favorite Restaurant: Sassafras Southern Bistro
Favorite Shop: Splash on Main
Favorite Attractions: Topgolf, RiverPlace & Falls Park on the Reedy
What I Love About Greenville: Everything! The walkable, vibrant, fun downtown scene, culinary scene, and friendly people.
Melissa Eardley
National Sales Manager: Association / Government Markets
meardley@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2515
Hometown: Harwich, Cape Cod, MA
Favorite Restaurant: Urban Wren
Favorite Shop: Mast General Store
Favorite Attraction: Paris Mountain State Park
What I Love About Greenville: Downtown, Falls Park on the Reedy, ongoing activities, festivals, and outdoor life.
Kate Moore
Sales Support Manager
kmoore@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2514
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Favorite Restaurant: Jianna
Favorite Shop: Vintage Now Modern
Favorite Attraction: Falls Park on the Reedy
What I Love About Greenville: That Greenville is an approachable city. It has plenty to do and see, but is not too big where you feel overwhelmed.
Nancy Breede
Sales Support Manager
nbreede@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2517
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Favorite Restaurant: Pomegranate on Main
Favorite Shop: Wine House, A Shop & Tasting Room
Favorite Attraction: Paris Mountain State Park
What I Love About Greenville: All the outdoor activities!
Brittany Doucett
Administrative Assistant
bdoucett@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2507
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Favorite Restaurants: NOSE DIVE & Soby's New South Cuisine
Favorite Shops: Greenville Soy Candle Company & Mast General Store
Favorite Attraction: Falls Park on the Reedy
What I Love About Greenville: How family-friendly Greenville is.
Destination Experiences
Michelle Guevara
Director of Destination Experiences
¡Yo hablo español!
mguevara@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.335.7005
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Favorite Restaurant: Tandem Crêperie and Coffeehouse
Favorite Shop: TR Makers Co. (Travelers Rest)
Favorite Attractions: Jones Gap & Caesars Head State Parks (Marietta & Cleveland) to spend time outdoors, go hiking, and find waterfalls
What I Love About Greenville: The opportunity to uplift our community and share it with the world.
Adam Jennings
Destination Experiences Manager, PDM
ajennings@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.335.7004
Hometown: Lyman, SC
Favorite Restaurant: Lewis Barbecue Greenville
Favorite Shop: Wine House, A Shop and Tasting Room
Favorite Attraction: Any of the area theaters
What I Love About Greenville: The diverse number of locally-owned businesses.
Gladys Sosa Jones
Event Experiences Manager, PDM
¡Yo hablo español!
gsosa@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.335.7003
Hometown: Miami, FL
Favorite Restaurant: Keipi
Favorite Shop: LaRue Fine Chocolate
Favorite Attractions: The Children's Museum of the Upstate & Unity Park
What I Love About Greenville: The balance that Greenville has. It's a great place to work, live, and grow!
Joanne Karkkanen
Member Experiences Specialist
español, svenska, français
jkarkkanen@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.335.7006
Hometowns: Norrköping & Alingsås, Sweden
Favorite Restaurant: Aryana Afghan Cuisine
Favorite Shop: Plant Stella
Favorite Attractions: Falls Park on the Reedy, Escape Artist Greenville & Jones Gap State Park (Marietta)
What I Love About Greenville: Its wonderful foothills location with a pleasant climate and beautiful natural scenery. It’s small enough to be relaxed and urban enough to have great energy.
Savannah Karkkanen
Visitor Experiences Specialist
español, svenska, по-русски
skarkkanen@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.233.0461 (Visitor Center)
Hometown: Norrköping, Sweden
Favorite Restaurant: Aryana Afghan Cuisine
Favorite Shops: As the Page Turns & Retro Marketplace (Travelers Rest)
Favorite Attractions: Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail & Jones Gap State Park (Marietta)
What I Love About Greenville: That downtown Greenville and its surrounding towns are so walkable and that we are in a central location both to natural wonders and other big cities.
Linda
Biersack
Visitor Experiences Specialist
lbiersack@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.233.0461 (Visitor Center)
Hometown: Whittier, CA
Favorite Restaurant:
Pomegranate on Main
Favorite Shop: Home Goods
Favorite Attraction: Falls Park on the Reedy
What I Love About Greenville: The constant energy from both locals and visitors.
Katie Gambrell
Visitor Experiences Specialist (Substitute)
864.233.0461 (Visitor Center)
Lesley Alegria
Visitor Experiences Specialist (Substitute)
lalegria@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.233.0461 (Visitor Center)
Marketing & Communications
Beth Moats
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
bmoats@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.214.3319
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Favorite Restaurant: Sidewall Pizza Company (Travelers Rest)
Favorite Shop: The Cook's Station
Favorite Attraction: Jones Gap State Park (Marietta)
What I Love About Greenville: The vibrant, welcoming community where you have big-city perks without big-city headaches.
Christina Zolli
Director of Marketing
czolli@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2511
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Favorite Restaurant: Southern Culture Kitchen & Bar
Favorite Shop: Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
Favorite Attraction: Greenville Drive Baseball Games
What I Love About Greenville: The people!
Stephanie Thorn
Senior Marketing Manager, PDM
sthorn@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2520
Home: Travelers Rest, SC
Favorite Restaurants: Jasmine Kitchen & Rainer's Café
Favorite Shops: Swoozie's & Sparkling Sisters Boutique (Greer)
Favorite Attractions: Runway Park, Greenville Theatre & Blind Horse Saloon
What I Love About Greenville: You get the best of both worlds: gorgeous outdoor scenery and mountain skylines + all the things to do and see in a city!
Taylor Lucas
Marketing Manager
tlucas@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2521
Hometown: Burlington, NC
Favorite Restaurant: Woodside Bistro
Favorite Shop: City Scape Winery (Pelzer)
Favorite Attractions: Greenville Zoo & Hampton Station
What I Love About Greenville: Greenville has something to offer everyone—from fast-paced urban areas to relaxing restaurants with scenic views.
Reilly Dane Morin
Marketing Coordinator
Je suis parler français.
rmorin@visitgreenvillesc.com
864.696.2519
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Favorite Restaurant: Jianna
Favorite Shops: M.Judson Booksellers & Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery
Favorite Attraction: The mountains! Caesars Head State Park (Cleveland)
What I Love About Greenville: The community, the active lifestyle, the food scene, and the seasons.
Paid Media / Advertising / Partnership Proposals
ALL advertising/marketing requests and proposals are vetted. If you'd like to share paid media opportunities or partnership proposals, please email VGSCmedia@milespartnership.com.
PLEASE DO NOT REACH OUT TO STAFF INDIVIDUALLY.
2023 VisitGreenvilleSC Board of Directors
Great leadership has defined, directed, and paved the way to the successes that VisitGreenvilleSC has enjoyed since 1984. The 2023 Board of Directors is filled with visionaries from all over the area who will continue to forge additional achievements.
Executive Committee
Beth Paul, Chair*
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
David Edwards, Past Chair*
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Tim Justice, Vice Chair
Justice Consulting
Ben Campbell, Treasurer
Hospitality America
Bill Groves
Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center
Ryan Johnston
6AM City
Joe Kernell*
Greenville County Administrator
Shannon Lavrin*
City of Greenville City Manager
Liz Seman
Furman University & Greenville County Council
Directors
Kenzie Biggins
Worxbee
Dorothy Dowe*
Greenville City Council
Mark Farris*
Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC)
Matthew Hollander*
Greenville Convention Center
Andy O'Mara
Sidewall Pizza Company
Nauman Panjwani
Comfort Suites Greenville Airport
Carlos Phillips*
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
David Schaum
Hyatt Regency Greenville
Carl Sobocinski
Table 301 Restaurant Group
*Ex-Officio Director
