CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Visit Clarksville Board of Directors has announced its officers and board members for the 2021-22 program year, beginning July 1.
Old Glory Distilling manager Matt Cunningham will serve as chair of the board of directors for a one-year term. Cunningham, a native of Clarksville, developed a fascination for the craft beverage movement while in college. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, he worked as a Clarksville firefighter before opening the distillery in 2017.
Elected to serve as vice chairman is Joel Wallace, a partner with the Clarksville law firm of Cunningham, Mitchell & Rocconi. Wallace is a product of the local public school system and he and his wife, Emily, are raising two young boys, Clark and Sadler.
“I grew up in Clarksville and am proud to call this city home,” Wallace said. “Any effort to introduce more people to our great community is something I want to be a part of.”
By virtue of their office, Cunningham and Wallace, along with Immediate Past Chair Ginna Holleman, also serve on the board of directors of the Economic Development Council.
Three new board members were additionally appointed by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett. Allen Moser and Tony Zavar will each serve three-year terms, filling the positions from retiring board members Louisa Cooke and Kanal Shah.
Maria Jimenez will complete a term vacated by John Rudolph. Other board members are County Commissioner Jerry Allbert, Luci Armitstead and Kyle Luther.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and travel bans, Visit Clarksville recruited or hosted 22 events to Clarksville-Montgomery County during the past program year, including group tour buses, small conferences and sports events.
These events brought over 55,667 visitors who spent $15 million on lodging, food, transportation and miscellaneous shopping.