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Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee

The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee is a non-statutory committee of the Wisconsin Council on Tourism. The committee guides and supports the implementation of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s strategic objectives in the outdoor recreation sector and provides input to advance the Office of Outdoor Recreation’s priorities and initiatives.

The committee is comprised of members of the Wisconsin Council on Tourism and select at-large members appointed by the Secretary of Tourism.

Interested in serving on the committee? Please email your cover letter, resume and references for consideration.


Ben Popp

Executive Director, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

Darren Bush

Owner, Rutabaga Paddlesports

Dr. Natalie Chin

Climate and Tourism Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Sea Grant

Michelle Dauchy

Chief Marketing Officer, Mercury Marine

Randy Harden

President, Wisconsin ATV/UTV Association (WATVA)

Joe Klimczak

General Manager, Cave of the Mounds

Steven Little

Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Sue Smedegard

Secretary, Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs

Jacqui Sharpe

Executive Director, Three Lakes Area Visitors Bureau

Cassie Mordini

Director, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

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