Visit Huntington Beach Staff

John leads the VHB team, helping shape the vision and strategy for Surf City USA®. He’s a longtime tourism advocate and a proud champion of Huntington Beach.

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.

Michelle spearheads our sales strategy and is just as passionate about sales as she is about introducing groups to our iconic beach destination - Huntington Beach. When she's not showcasing all that, our destination has to offer, she enjoys traveling and going on adventures. Whether hiking, biking, or diving into a good book for some downtime, Michelle loves to stay active and explore new things

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

Sophia oversees the international travel trade, film commission, short term rental and accessible travel markets.

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

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!

Based in Orlando, FL, Davis oversees the East Coast market for Visit Huntington Beach, driving growth and enhancing Surf City USA®'s presence in the region.

Originally from Wisconsin, Heather has been exploring Southern California since 2015. She leads Visit Huntington Beach's Visitor Experience Specialist team and loves connecting visitors with the local businesses, hidden gems, and experiences that make Surf City USA unique. When she's off the clock, you'll most likely find her unwinding at Central Park with her dog Chicho.

Hannah manages content creation to keep Huntington Beach looking and sounding as rad as it is online and through email newsletters. She works in the development of strategic communications, campaign development, print advertising, and more.

Cassidy is responsible for a variety of digital advertising, social media, website, email marketing and analytical research initiatives to attract local, state, national, and international tourism media for Visit Huntington Beach, in collaboration with the VHB team.

Ty brings the Surf City USA® brand to life through compelling visual storytelling. He oversees the design and production of marketing materials, including digital campaigns, print collateral, and branding projects, ensuring everything reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of Huntington Beach.

Joshua manages general content creation and daily community engagement and publishing across social media platforms. His role includes photography and video asset creation and ensuring seamless management of digital assets.

As a Southern California native and Huntington Beach local, Sara loves all things Surf City. She works hard to hold down the fort in HB while the rest of the sales team travels the country to bring more groups and conferences to Surf City USA®.

Mary is a familiarization (FAM) tour coordination wizard and assists with international travel trade, the film commission, and the short term rental and accessible travel markets.

Demi supports the PR team by connecting with media, helping coordinate press trips, and creating content that captures the vibe of Surf City USA®.

Christy is accomplished in aiding company leaders, managing busy schedules, organizing projects, and providing stellar administrative support to the Surf City USA® executive team.

Born and raised in Huntington Beach, Kevin loves sharing the hometown he knows so well with visitors from around the world. When he's not helping guests explore Surf City USA, you'll most likely find him surfing or fishing.

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.

Mary is one of the friendliest faces you'll meet. A Huntington Beach local, she loves hanging out around town, cycling, trying out HB's restaurants, and walking by the beach.

Donald joined the team after graduating from Edison High School and is now pursuing a degree at CSU Long Beach. Outside of working at our Visitor Information Centers, Donald enjoys watching his favorite Nascar driver, Chase Elliott.