Destination Bryan is the official destination marketing organization for Bryan, Texas. We’re excited for the opportunity to tell Bryan’s story, promote local attractions, and welcome visitors to our community! As we get started reintroducing Bryan, Texas to the world, we welcome any feedback, ideas, or insight you may want to share with us! Feel free to reach out to us using the contact info below.
Open Positions
Tourism Event Coordinator – The Tourism Event Coordinator will fit into a passionate team to fulfill the objectives of the organization. The primary objectives of this position are to support, develop, and execute tourism events offered within the City of
Bryan in order to increase the number of visitor offerings, attendance, and generate positive impacts to the community. Success in this position includes the creation and facilitation of new tourism events and the growth of existing tourism events. View job description & application instructions here.
Special Event Coordinator – The Special Event Coordinator will fit into a passionate team to fulfill the objectives of the organization. The primary objectives of this position are to support, develop, and execute quality of life events offered within the City of Bryan in order to increase the number of offerings, attendance, and generate positive impacts to the
community. In addition, this position will seek to increase the number of ongoing placemaking activations within the community to drive interest in Bryan. Success in this position includes the creation and facilitation of new events and the growth of existing events. View job description & application instructions here.
JOHN FRIEBELE, CSEE, TDM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John serves as the government and community liaison and tourism industry advocate while overseeing the day-to-day business operations of the organization. As Executive Director, he looks to build partnerships that will bolster Bryan as a destination and lead to healthy and positive impacts through tourism. He also oversees the marketing, sales, and promotions strategies of the organization.
MORGAN KEY
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
With a background in the hotel industry and a drive to help showcase our local community, Morgan works towards connecting hotels to a wide array of groups to host their meetings and events in our community. The job doesn’t stop there, she also develops unique experience packages and offerings in order to create memorable experiences while visitors are here in Bryan – ensuring that they return for more!
CHRIS RIGGINS
DESTINATION MARKETING MANAGER
Chris promotes all the best things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in Bryan via destinationbryan.com, our various social media channels, and in advertisements across the state. Do you have an upcoming event, special offering, great photos of Bryan, or a story worth sharing? Tag @destinationbryan on Facebook & Instagram, or @VisitBryanTX on Twitter so we can help spread the message!
KATELYN BROWN
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Katelyn collaboratively works with business owners, community organizations, and locals to positively impact Bryan’s quality of place. As the Community Engagement Manager, she is responsible for managing and implementing community experiences and events such as First Friday, the Downtown Street and Art Fair, and Lights On. She’s also your go-to for all things in Downtown Bryan.
ABIGAIL NOEL
PR & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Abigail shares the stories of Bryan and it’s businesses and attractions to the media through press releases, interviews and website and social media content. As the PR & Communications Manager, she oversees the multiple newsletters telling locals and visitors about all of the incredible aspects of Bryan and communicates with the media on a consistent basis. She also coordinates bringing in travel writers and influencers from around the country to share Bryan’s stories.
Board of Directors
Board Members: Spencer Clements, Fern Jones, Michael Thompson
Next Scheduled Board Meeting: Thursday, July 1 | 3:00PM | BCS Axe House
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