The heartbeat of Explore Fairbanks is the exceptional staff who individually and collectively demonstrate an outstanding combination of professionalism, collaboration and passion for the community. Explore Fairbanks’ most impressive achievements have been accomplished in alliance with business and community partners as well as elected officials. Together their results-driven hard work achieves successes far beyond expectations for the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska’s Interior and Arctic.
Contact Us
Explore Fairbanks’ offices and primary Visitor Information Center is located at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center at the corner of Dunkel Street and Wendell Avenue in downtown Fairbanks.
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Explore Fairbanks
101 Dunkel Street, Suite 111
Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
Marketing and Administration Main Business Phone: (907) 457-3282
Visitor Information:
Email: info@explorefairbanks.com
Visitor Information Services: (907) 456-5774
Toll Free: (800) 327-5774 (recorded message to request Visitor Guide)
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Deb HickokDeb 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.
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Dawn MurphyDawn manages the financial affairs of Explore Fairbanks including preparing financial reports and statements, and management of human resources activities.
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Amy GeigerAmy oversees the development and implementation of Explore Fairbanks' advertising and public relations programs including collateral materials, publications and website development.
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Kasey GillamKasey oversees domestic and international advertising placements and direct mail programs, coordinating with others to ensure their production and delivery.
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Angie CernyAngie develops and manages in-house publications and collateral and assists in all elements of production including writing, photo selection and editing.
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Jerry EvansJerry promotes Fairbanks to travel media through fulfilling media and image requests, press releases and coordination of media press tours.
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Bill WrightBill promotes Fairbanks as a visitor destination via the website, social media and various other digital projects and programs.
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Scott McCreaScott 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. Scott also promotes the Fairbanks area as a convention, meetings, sports and incentive site to state, regional, national and international markets.
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Scott McCreaScott 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. Scott also promotes the Fairbanks area as a convention, meetings, sports and incentive site to state, regional, national and international markets.
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Ed MalenEd markets Fairbanks as a destination to tour operators, travel agents and other travel professionals, with an emphasis on the Japan and Korea markets.
Charity oversees the operation of the Fairbanks Visitor Information Center at the MTCVC and its information satellites as well as partnership sales and services.
Alanna operates the Fairbanks Visitor Information Center at the MTCVC and its information satellites and supervises all Visitor Information staff and volunteers.
101 Dunkel Street, Suite 111
Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806
Telephone: (907) 456-5774
Visitor Guide Request: 1-800-327-5774
Email: info@explorefairbanks.com
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