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 Executive Director with resources to meet the needs of the Annual Destination Marketing Plan & Program of Work.
Seat 1 - vacant, 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 | Emails to members of the Board are routed through the Clerk to the Board - click HERE
2023 Board of Directors Meetings
DATE | LOCATION | TIME | AGENDA | MINUTES |
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Jan 2023 | Dec 2022 Min Jan 2023 Min |
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 Min |
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 Min |
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 Min |
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | May 2023 | May 2023 Min |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 Min |
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 Min |
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 Min |
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 Min |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Phillip D. Kemp Meeting Room | 500 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro | 2:00 PM | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 Min |
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | TBD |
12:00 PM |
Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 Min |
Click Here for Randolph County Tourism Development Authority's 2023 - 2024 Proposed Budget
Meet Our Team
The goal of the DEAI Comprehensive Plan is to build better practices for our team and provide resources for our industry partners while creating a safe environment for our visitors to explore. We want to make travel welcoming to everyone. Our team is committed to quality visitor services. The complete DEAI Comprehensive Plan can be viewed here.
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Amber Scarlett, Executive Director |
O: (336) 626-0364, ext 102 |
M: (336) 465-6981 |
Email - click HERE |
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Amber Renee' Skeen, Director of Office Administration/Clerk to the Board |
O: (336) 626-0364, ext 105 |
M: (336) 465-1590 |
Email - click HERE |
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Annette Cagle, Director of Visitor Services & Information | I-73/74 Visitor Centers |
O: (336) 626-0364, ext 108 |
M: (336) 964-9150 |
Email - click HERE |
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Melody Varner, Tourism Marketing Coordinator |
O: (336) 626-0364, ext 101 |
M: (336) 465-6014 |
Email - click HERE |
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Vacant, Digital Content Coordinator |
O: (336) 626-0364, ext 103 |
Email - click HERE |
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Doyle Craven, Tourism Services Coordinator |
O: (336) 626-0364 |
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Email - click HERE |
Collaboration Team
Kenny Kidd, Liaison to the Board of County Commissioners | Clerk: (333) 318-6301 | Email - click HERE |
Will Massie, Authority Finance Officer | O: (336) 318-6610 | Email - click HERE |
Susan Dosier, DK Communications Group | O: (704) 933-7481 | Email - click HERE |
Richard Schoenberger, Manor House Creative | 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 the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority representing Archdale, Asheboro, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley, and Trinity. | 500 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, North Carolina 27203 | Toll-Free Phone: (800) 626-2672 | Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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