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Meet the Explore Fairbanks Team
Deb Hickok
President and CEO
Phone:
(907) 459-3770Deb has had the honor of serving as CEO since 1999. She worked in Pennsylvania tourism until moving to Alaska to become CEO. Deb has served in various leadership roles in both states. She previously served on the U.S. Travel Destinations Council. She currently serves on the Alaska Travel Industry Association board, which she chaired in 2011, the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce and was recently elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Travel Association.
Dawn Murphy
Director of Finance and Administration
Phone:
(907) 459-3774Dawn manages the financial affairs of Explore Fairbanks including preparing financial reports and statements, and management of human resources activities.
Judy Dellinger
Executive and Finance Coordinator
Phone:
(907) 459-3772Judy assists the President and CEO and the Director of Finance and Administration in the day-to-day executive and financial operations.
Chelsea Manasco
Administrative Coordinator
Phone:
(907) 459-3773Chelsea assists the Director of Finance and Administration in the day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Administrative offices.
Amy Geiger
Director of Communications
Phone:
(907) 459-3775Amy oversees the development and implementation of Explore Fairbanks' advertising and public relations programs including collateral materials, publications and website development.
Kasey Gillam
Assistant Director of Communications
Phone:
(907) 459-3776Kasey oversees domestic and international advertising placements and direct mail programs, coordinating with others to ensure their production and delivery.
Angie Cerny
Branding and Production Coordinator
Phone:
(907) 459-3777Angie develops and manages in-house publications and collateral and assists in all elements of production including writing, photo selection and editing.
Jerry Evans
Public Relations Manager
Phone:
(907) 459-3779Jerry promotes Fairbanks to travel media through fulfilling media and image requests, press releases and coordination of media press tours.
Bill Wright
Internet Marketing Manager
Phone:
(907) 459-3778Bill promotes Fairbanks as a visitor destination via the website, social media and various other digital projects and programs.
Helen Renfrew
Director of Meetings and Conventions
Phone:
(907) 459-3765Helen promotes the Fairbanks area as a convention, meetings, sports and incentive site to state, regional, national and international markets.
Iwalani Lauver
Sales and Services Associate
Phone:
(907) 459-3768Iwalani provides administrative support, services conventions and meetings, and assists with lead input, bid compilation and distribution.
Sean Ottoson
Special Project Manager
Phone:
(907) 459-3769Sean provides assistance in the planning, execution and follow up of special projects throughout Explore Fairbanks.
Scott McCrea
Director of Tourism
Phone:
(907) 459-3783Scott markets Fairbanks as a destination to international and domestic tour operators, travel agents, airlines and other travel professionals, with an emphasis on the China, Taiwan and Australia markets.
Ed Malen
Tourism Senior Sales Manager
Phone:
(907) 459-3767Ed markets Fairbanks as a destination to tour operators, travel agents and other travel professionals, with an emphasis on the Japan and Korea markets.
Tyler Chiles
Tourism Sales Manager
Phone:
(907) 459-3771Tyler is involved in marketing programs targeting tour operators and travel agents with an emphasis on domestic markets, and assists with partnership retention and recruitment.
Charity Gadapee
Director of Visitor Services and Partnership Development
Phone:
(907) 459-3758Charity oversees the operation of the Fairbanks Visitor Information Center at the MTCVC and its information satellites as well as partnership sales and services.
Alanna McBrayer
Manager of Visitor Services and Partnership Development
Phone:
(907) 459-3791Alanna operates the Fairbanks Visitor Information Center at the MTCVC and its information satellites and supervises all Visitor Information staff and volunteers.
