Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau

The mission of the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau is to promote tourism and to attract visitors and events to the Westerville area.

In compliance with State legislation approved in 1967 and 1980, the City of Westerville enacted a city ordinance in 1987 that would allow for the creation of the Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau. The WVCB) was formed and incorporated in March of 1988 and today has an annual operating budget averaging approximately $80,000.00. Sixty percent of those funds come from the lodging taxes collected at Westerville's hotels and Bed & Breakfasts. The rest comes from fundraisers and membership support. An independent Board of Trustees governs the WVCB.

Meet our Staff and Board of Trustees:

Jeff Hartnell is the WVCB's new Executive Director. Jeff is originally from Michigan and played football for (no, not the Wolverines) Michigan State. Jeff has lived in Westerville since 1978 and over the years has been involved in WASA, JBBL baseball, the Westerville Education Foundation, the WVCB Board of Trustees and is personally committed to supporting causes such as Breast Cancer research and Diabetes Awareness. He has owned his own marketing and communications firm in Westerville for almost 20 years.

Glenda Mihaly is the WVCB's Coordinator, which means she does a little bit of everything! She is a Zanesville native and a graduate of Maysville High School. She earned her BS in Journalism from Ohio University and came to the Visitors Bureau after five years as news reporter "Glenda Carr" on WNKO/WHTH Radio in Newark. Glenda is always glad to help both visitors and residents.

Volunteer, Betty Cunningham
Volunteer, Sheila Tompos

Joe Lang, President
City Council Appointee, Five-Star Staffing Resources

Paula Parlett, Vice President,
General Membership Representative, National City Bank

Joan Olivieri, Secretary
Community At-Large Representative

Bryan Butz, Treasurer
Chamber of Commerce Appointee, Bryan D. Butz, CPA

Kristin Messenheimer, Otterbein College Appointee

Brenda Winebrenner, Lodging Representative,
The Westerville Inn Bed and Breakfast

Andy Miller, General Membership Representative,
AAA Auto Club-Westerville Office

Tim Kuchler, Community At-Large Representative
Hometown Service Center

Jane Denick, City Council Appointee
The Arts Council of Westerville

The Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau assists visitors and visiting groups with directions, itineraries, reservations, tours, and anything else that will make their trip to Westerville an enjoyable experience. We maintain a huge events listing so you can find out what's going on during your planned visit.

Westerville and Central Ohio residents can always find out what's happening in their own backyard from us. We sponsor family-oriented special events and maintain a listing of city-sponsored and independent events and schedules which you can check 24 hours a day on our website. We will do our best to help you locate businesses which offer the products and services you require and we will be glad to help find a location for your family reunion, class reunion, wedding reception or other celebration. If we can't help you with your request, we will find someone who can!

You can find travel information from all over the State of Ohio in our Visitors Center at 20 W. Main St. We can help you with directions, provide you with maps and help you plan a day of fun for your family right here in Westerville.

email questions to: info@visitwesterville.org
Or call us at 614-794-0401 or 1-800-824-8461