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Kelly Miller, CDME President & CEO

Email

kelly@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x205

Kelly is the VHB team leader, responsible for strategic destination management and vision setting. He is a true tourism industry advocate and Surf City USA champion!

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Omark A. Holmes, MBA Chief Marketing Officer

Email

omark@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x213

Omark guides VHB's overall marketing strategy, ensuring coordination and harmony between departments.

Nicole Llido

Nicole Llido, IOM Vice President of Administration and Community Engagement

Email

nicole@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x207

Nicole oversees office operations including HR, finance, and IT, and the Visitor & Partner Services department. She’s often seen out and about in the community, supporting events and assisting our industry partners.

Jennifer Tong

Jennifer Tong Vice President of Public Relations and Communications

Email

jennifer@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x208

Jennifer leads all public relations and communications efforts, encompassing media relations, strategic communications, campaign development, and more.

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Susan Valen Director of Sales

Email

susanv@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 X204

Susan leads the sales department at Visit Huntington Beach. She is an Orange County native and enjoys spending time outdoors horseback riding, beach time with her dog Lillie, golfing, hiking, and yoga. She supports the Surfrider Foundation; Red Bucket Equine Rescue and is an equestrian volunteer for the L.A. County Sheriffs Equestrian Posse.

Sophia

Sophia Valdivia Senior Manager of Business Development

Email

sophia@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x214

Sophia is the film fairy-godmother who also sells Huntington Beach to VHB's top-tier international travel trade markets.

John Todora

John Todora Sales Executive

Email

jt@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x202

John, a.k.a. JT, brings his love of cars and group meetings to Huntington Beach.

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Kimberly Dunnegan Sales Executive

Email

kimberly@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x208

Kimberly loves all things California! To welcome groups to the quintessential Southern California destination of Huntington Beach, Surf City USA makes the dream a reality!

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Brittany Tesmer Digital Marketing Manager

Email

brittany@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x212

Brittany manages Surf City USA's digital channels, strategy, campaign structure, and more.

Heather Saez

Heather Saez Tourism and Partner Services Manager

Email

heather@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x220

Heather oversees Visitor & Partner Services, including the Visitor Experience Specialists team that works at the VHB Welcome Center and Visitor Information Kiosk. She also provides support for Sophia Valdivia in Business Development.

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Hannah Sutton Marketing Coordinator

Email

hannah@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492 x218

Hannah coordinates filming in Huntington Beach and assists in the development of media relations, strategic communications, campaign development, and more.

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Kevin Keller Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492

Born and raised in Huntington Beach, Kevin has nearly 10 years of experience working with VHB. Many of those years were spent operating the Visitor Information Kiosk at the Pier, and you still might find him there. During his free time you'll probably find him catchin' a wave or fishing.

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Denice Yeager Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492

Denice brings her love of helping people to everything she does. You might find her doing crafts with the kids at special events, giving recommendations at the Visitor Information Kiosk, or grabbing her morning coffee from Starbucks.

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Jeff Campana Visitor Experience Specialist

Email

info@surfcityusa.com

Phone

714-969-3492

Jeff is retired from the auto industry but chooses to keep himself active in various community organizations as well as working part time with VHB. He enjoys learning about HB's history, and you'll probably meet him if you attend a guided walking tour with us.

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VHB VISITOR CENTER

155 Fifth Street - Suite 111
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5171

(714) 969-3492   |   (800) 729-6232

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