Advisory Committee

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The Outdoor Recreation Committee is a non-statutor​y committee of the Wisconsin Council on TourismThe committee guides and supports the implementation of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s strategic objectives in the important outdoor recreation sector to ensure the success of the Office of Outdoor Recreation. This ad hoc committee supports and advances the initiatives and priorities set by the Office of Outdoor Recreation.

The committee​​ is comprised of members of the Wisconsin Council on​ Tourism and select at-large members appointed by the Secretary. Individuals interested in serving on a committee are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and references to TourismLeadership@travelwisconsin.com.​

Members

 

Ben Popp
Executive Director
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
Chair​, Wisconsin Council on Tourism


Darr​en Bush
Owner
Rutabaga Paddlesports
Member, Wisconsin Council on Tourism



Dr. Natalie Chin
Climate and Tourism Outreach Specialist
Wisconsin Sea Grant
​Member, Wisconsin Council on Tourism




Michelle Dauchy
Chief Marketing Officer
Mercury Marine

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Randy Harden
President
Wisconsin ATV / UTV Association (WATVA)




Joe Klimczak
General Manager
Cave of the Mounds
Member, Wisconsin Council on Tourism



Steven Little
Deputy Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

 

Sue Smedegard
Secretary
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (ASWC)
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​Cassie Mordini​  – STAFF LEAD
Director
Office of Outdoor Recreation ​