About Randolph County Tourism Development Authority
Randolph County Tourism Development Authority
The Randolph County Tourism Development Authority is a public authority governed by the terms of special legislation granted by the N.C. General Assembly on July 28, 1997, as House Bill 337, An Act to Authorize Randolph County to Levy a Room Occupancy and Tourism Development Tax under the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The current occupancy tax rate is set at five percent.
Board of Directors
Authority Board members, appointed by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners in accordance with House Bill 337, act as voting members of the Board with full authority and responsibility to determine policies, procedures, and regulations for the operation of the Authority in accordance with the N.C. Guidelines for Occupancy Tax Uniform Provisions; monitor the Authority's financial health, programs, and overall performance; and provide the Chief Executive Officer with resources to meet the needs of the Annual Destination Marketing Plan & Program of Work.
| Seat 1 - Marianne Rowe, Daly Seven Hotels, representing the hotel/motel industry | Seat 6 - David Caughron, Chairman, Hospice of Randolph, representing the Randleman Chamber |
| Seat 2 - Luke Hollingsworth, Holly Ridge Golf Links, representing the Archdale-Trinity Chamber | Seat 7 - Rebecca Petty Moffitt, Vice-Chair, Petty Family Foundation & Attractions, representing the tourism industry-at-large |
| Seat 3 - Barbara Gallimore, The Flying Pig Food & Spirits, representing the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber | Seat 8 - Shawn Patel, BAPS Hospitality, representing the hotel/motel industry |
| Seat 4 - Diane Villa, representing the North Carolina Zoo | Seat 9 - Ross Holt, Randolph County Public Library, representing Randolph County Government |
| Seat 5 - Leslie Brown, Liberty Showcase Theater, representing the Liberty Chamber |
Pictured left to right: Barbara Gallimore, Ross Holt, Shawn Patel, Rebecca Petty Moffitt, Diane Villa,
David Caughron, Leslie Brown, Luke Hollingsworth; not pictured, Marianne Rowe | Emails to members of the Board are routed through the Clerk to the Board - click HERE
2019 Board of Directors Meetings
| DATE | LOCATION | TIME | AGENDA | MINUTES |
| Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | Commissioners Meeting Room, 1909 Randolph County Courthouse, 145 Worth St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Jan2019 | Min_Jan2019 |
| Wednesday, February 20, 2019* | *Executive Committee Only / HNCVB, 145-B Worth St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | ||
| Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | Commissioners Meeting Room, 1909 Randolph County Courthouse, 145 Worth St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Mar2019 | Min_Mar2019 |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | Commissioners Meeting Room, 1909 Randolph County Courthouse, 145 Worth St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Apr2019 | Min_Apr2019 |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | Randleman Civic Center, 122 Commerce Square, Randleman | 2:00 PM | May2019 | Min_May2019 |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, 137 S Fayetteville St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Jun2019 | Min_Jun2019 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | Randolph County EDC, 176 N Fayetteville St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Aug2019 | Min_Aug2019 |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | MEETING CANCELED | |||
| Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | Randolph County EDC, 176 N Fayetteville St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Oct2019 | Min_Oct2019 |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2019* | Randolph County EDC, 176 N Fayetteville St, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Nov2019 | Min_Nov2019 |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | Pinewood Country Club, 147 Pinewood Rd, Asheboro |
Lunch: 12:00 PM |
Dec2019 |
Min_Dec2019 |
Leadership Team
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Tammy O'Kelley, Chief Executive Officer |
O: (336) 626-0364 |
M: (336) 465-0637 |
Email - click HERE |
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Amber Scarlett, Director of Tourism |
O: (336) 626-0364, ext 202 |
M: (336) 465-6981 |
Email - click HERE |
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Amber M. (Amber Renee) Skeen, Director of Office Administration |
O: (336) 626-0364, ext 204 |
M: (336) 465-1590 |
Email - click HERE |
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Myra Hoover, Director of Visitor Services & Information |
O: (336) 873-7213 |
M: (336) 465-2388 |
Email - click HERE |
Collaboration Team
| Kenny Kidd, Liaison to the Board of County Commissioners | Clerk: (333) 318-6301 | Email - click HERE |
| Suzanne Dale, Authority Finance Officer | O: (336) 318-6617 | Email - click HERE |
| L. McKay Whatley, Authority General Counsel | O: (336) 318-1484 | Email - click HERE |
| Susan Dosier, DK Communications Group | O: (704) 933-7481 | Email - click HERE |
| Richard Schoenberger, Manor House Graphics | O: (336) 908-1315 | Email - click HERE |
| Mike Southard, Triad Hosting, Inc | O: (336) 497-1932 | Email - click HERE |
The Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Randolph County Tourism Development Authority representing Archdale, Asheboro, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley, and Trinity. | Located in the 1909 Randolph County Courthouse, 145-B Worth St, Asheboro, North Carolina. | Toll-Free Phone: (800) 626-2672 | Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
| LuLane Long, Tourism Services Coordinator | O: (336) 626-0364, ext 201 | Email - click HERE |
| Sarah Testerman, Tourism Marketing Coordinator | O: (336) 626-0364, ext 206 M: (336) 465-9566 | Email - click HERE |
| Cathy Ratley, Office Administration Coordinator | O: (336) 626-0364, ext 204 | Email - click HERE |
The Interstate 73/74 Visitor Centers are staffed and operated by the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority in cooperation with the NC Department of Transportation and are located one mile south of Seagrove on both North and Southbound lanes. For more information on the I-73/74 Visitor Centers, including location and staffing, go to this link: VISITOR CENTERS
