Department Contacts
Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is the state's official destination marketing organization. Through its home office in Atlanta, nine visitor information centers, and a network of representatives across the globe, Explore Georgia inspires travel to and within the state. Learn more at ExploreGeorgia.org.
Administration
Deputy Commissioner, Explore Georgia
Mark Jaronski - Read bio
Partner Marketing
Regional Manager (1 - Northwest, 2 - Northeast, 5 - East Central)
Mandy Barnhart
Regional Manager (3 - Metro Atlanta, 4 - West Central, 6 - Middle)
Nija Torrence
Regional Manager (7 - East, 9 - South, 12 - Coastal)
Sarah Anne Rhodes
Regional Manager (8 - West, 10 - Southwest, 11 - Southeast)
Lori Hennesy
Augusta VIC Manager
Keri Ogletree
Columbus VIC Manager
LaTivia Rivers
Lavonia VIC Manager
Jeanne Boteler
Port Wentworth VIC Manager
Kellie Lord-Zieba
Ringgold VIC Manager
Ontaria Finch
St. Marys VIC Manager
Susanne McNeal
Tallapoosa VIC Manager
Melinda Marlow
Valdosta VIC Manager
Terry Black