Governance
As the official destination marketing organization for Boone County, Indiana, we are committed to responsible stewardship of resources, strategic planning, and collaborative leadership. Here, you’ll find information about our board of directors, meeting minutes, and the staff that ensure we serve our residents, businesses, and visitors with integrity. This page is designed to keep you informed and involved as we work together to strengthen the tourism economy and quality of life across Boone County.
Mission Statement
Discover Boone County is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization committed to promoting tourism, hospitality, and experiences throughout Boone County, Indiana that encourage overnight stays at Boone County lodging. We support our local businesses and attractions by increasing visibility, facilitating meaningful partnerships, and creating vibrant programs that engage both visitors and residents.
Meeting Minutes
The purpose of the Discover Boone County is to promote and support tourism in Boone County with a focus on attracting visitors to Boone County who will stay in our many lodging locations and seeking new events which will utilize our county facilities.
The Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Discover Boone County Board of Directors
10 Voting Members
The Discover Boone County Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, fiduciary oversight, and community-centered guidance for Boone County’s official tourism advancement organization, ensuring tourism is developed as a sustainable economic driver for the county. The Board sets policy and champions a shared vision that elevates Boone County as a welcoming place to visit, live, work, and invest.
Executive Board
Amanda Cecil
President
Zionsville Appointment
Matt Gentry
Vice President
Lebanon Appointment
Wendy McMann
Secretary/Treasurer
Boone County Commissioner Appointment
Committee Chairs
Justin Hage
Chair, Governance and Advocacy Committee
Zionsville Appointment
Kevin VanHorn
Chair, Community Engagement
Boone County Council Appointment
Doug Weisheit
Chair, Marketing Committee
Whitestown Appointment
Courtenay Smock
Chair, Marketing Committee
Whitestown Appointment
Members
Tim Beyer
Boone County Commissioner Appointment
Dustin Plunkett
Boone County Council Appointment
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Lebanon Appointment
Boone County Tourism Council
The Boone County Tourism Commission was established by Boone County in 1998 and is responsible for overseeing the use of innkeeper’s tax revenue to support tourism development and promotion in Boone County, Indiana. The Commission ensures these public funds are managed transparently, responsibly, and in alignment with state statute, with the goal of generating economic impact through overnight lodging.
7 Voting Members
Amanda Cecil, Justin Hage and Violet Worth
Zionsville Appointments (3 seats)
Megan Lingerfeldt, Natasha Krupp, Wendy McMann, and Doug Weisheit
Boone County Commissioners Appointments (4 seats)
Staff
Allyson Gutwein
CEO
Leigh Ann Akard
Project Coordinator