Board of Directors

A 10-member board of directors represents Athens-Clarke County business, community, and hospitality. The board of directors will advocate for hospitality and tourism in Athens and providing oversight to the CVB organization.

2024 Athens CVB Board of Directors:

• David Bradley, President, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
• Paul Cramer, President, The Classic Center
• Jack Crowley, Classic Center Authority
• Bill Douglas, Retired, Synovus Bank
• David Dukes, Vice President, Benson's Hospitality Group
• Bob Googe, Owner, Jittery Joe's Coffee Roasting Company
• Kathy Hoard, Athens CVB Advisory Board Chair Emeritis
• Sullivan Beasley, Director of Operations, Chick-fil-A
• Tripp Moore, Best Western Athens
• Tres Small, Classic Center Authority
• Tanner Stines, Assistant Athletic Director, UGA Athletics