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Advisory Committee

The Outdoor Recreation 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 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
Appointed: 4/2024
Chair, Wisconsin Council on Tourism

Damian Buchman
Founder & CEO
AFAR, Inc. dba The Ability Center (TAC)
Appointed: 1/2021

Darren Bush
Owner
Rutabaga Paddlesports
Appointed:4/2024
Member, Wisconsin Council on Tourism

Dr. Natalie Chin

Climate and Tourism Outreach Specialist
Wisconsin Sea Grant
Appointed: 7/2024

Michelle Dauchy
Chief Marketing Officer
Mercury Marine
Appointed: 2/2022

Randy Harden
President
Wisconsin ATV / UTV Association (WATVA)
Appointed: 4/2024

Joe Klimczak
General Manager
Cave of the Mounds
Appointed: 4/2024
Member, Wisconsin Council on Tourism

Steven Little
Deputy Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Appointed: 7/2023

Sue Smedegard
Secretary
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (ASWC)
Appointed: 1/2021

Cassie Mordini – STAFF LEAD
Director
Office of Outdoor Recreation