COLUMBUS, Ind. – A new hire and a series of promotions has set a new course for the work of the Columbus Area Visitors Center, Bartholomew County’s Destination Organization.
Katherine “Kate” Todd joins the Visitors Center as the Sports and Leisure Sales Manager. Todd is responsible for the organization’s group sales program which includes sports, group leisure, and meeting markets. In addition to conducting the external sales effort, she will develop itineraries to create custom experiences for groups visiting Bartholomew County.
Todd is the current Executive Director of the Softball Coaches Association of Indiana. She has previously worked with Indiana USSSA softball and with CERA Park, a key partner in Bartholomew County’s sports tourism and outdoor recreation initiatives.
Three existing Visitors Center staff members received promotions helping to round out the team.
Erin Hawkins, who joined the organization in 2012 as Director of Marketing, has been promoted to the Visitor Center’s Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications. She will work to align the organization’s forthcoming Destination Master Plan with the goals and strengths of partners to enhance the visitor experience. She also oversees the organization’s external messaging.
Aurora Harvey was promoted to Marketing Manager. Her primary duties include content creation for the center’s owned media channels including social media, e-newsletter communications, blog, and the website columbus.in.us. She works with individual partners to help promote the businesses, attractions, and events that make Bartholomew County a visitor destination.
Sami Harvey was promoted to Guest Services Manager. Her primary responsibilities include having face-to-face interactions with visitors to provide information and assistance, managing the Visitors Center’s gift shop, and overseeing venue rentals for the organization.
