Tourism Advisory Board

The Tourism Advisory Board advises the Tourism Development Authority, County Manager, and the Department of Travel and Tourism in the matters affecting tourism.  Please call (252) 435-2947 for information on meeting schedules and agendas.  Please note that agendas for future meetings will be set one week prior to the meeting date.

Tourism Advisory Board Members

  • Benjamin Beasley – BJ’s Carolina Cafe
  • Keith Dix – Keighlight Productions. Inc.
  • Daryl Harlow
  • Matthew Paulson – First Light Breakfast & Burgers
  • Sharon Price – Always N Bloom
  • Ed Rudzinski

Tourism Development Authority Appointee

  • Bob White – Currituck County Commissioner

Ex-officio Staff Members

  • Ike McRee – Interim Currituck County Manager
  • Tameron Kugler – Director, Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism

This board consults with and advises the Tourism Development Authority, the County Manager, and the Department of Travel and Tourism in the matters affecting tourism: (a) the creation of a yearly County marketing plan; (b) the allocation of County occupancy tax; (c) the acceptance of any grant, gift, bequest or donation; (d) construction, equipping, operation, and maintenance of visitor centers; (e) advise in regard to other tourism facilities, recommend of tourism events.

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