Speakers Bureau
Tourism is more than beaches and sunshine—it fuels local jobs, supports small businesses, and enhances the quality of life we all enjoy. The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) is available to speak with civic groups, schools, and community organizations about the impact of tourism in our community.
Our presentations cover topics such as visitor trends, destination development, marketing and public relations, customer service, and more. You’ll learn how the VCB showcases Lee County’s natural beauty, cultural assets, and special events to grow visitation—and how that growth generates tax revenue, strengthens neighborhoods, and keeps our county thriving.
Speakers
Our Speakers Bureau features experienced leaders from the Visitor & Convention Bureau who are available to speak to civic organizations, business groups, schools, industry associations and community organizations. Presentations can be tailored to your audience and cover tourism's impact on our local economy, destination marketing, customer service, visitor trends and the future of Fort Myers, Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods.
Pamela Johnson
Executive Director
- Value of Tourism
- State of Tourism in Lee County
- Tourism Trends & Outlook
- Destination Strategy & Marketing
Brian Ososky
Chief Marketing Officer
- Value of Tourism
- Destination Branding & Marketing
- Tourism Trends & Consumer Insights
- Public Relations & Storytelling
Miriam Dotson
Communications Manager
- Value of Tourism
- Media Magic: How the VCB Earns Headlines
- What Happens on a Press Trip?
- Public Relations & Storytelling
Crystal Wanke
Hospitality Training Specialist
- Value of Tourism
- The Guests First Experience
- Hospitality is Everyone's Business
- Power of Exceptional Customer Service
Jeff Mielke
Director of Sports Development
- Value of (Sports) Tourism
- Building a Year-Round Sports Destination
- The Economic Impact of Baseball in Lee County
- Why Sports Tourism Matters
Nancy MacPhee
Destination Development Manager
- Value of Tourism
- Destination Development: The Visitor Experience
- TDT Funding Programs: How Tourism Reinvests in Lee County
- Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Building a Destination Event

