About Us
MCDOWELL COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
The McDowell County Convention and Visitors Bureau exists to establish McDowell County as a new and exciting destination for tourists. Our goal is to promote the area, local businesses, events and activities to develop the region as a new place for adventurers to explore.
Jennifer Justice is the Executive Director and has lived in McDowell County most of her life.
If you have any questions concerning McDowell County, we would be happy to help! Feel free to call, write or email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Call: (304) 436-4242 Address: 143 Wyoming Street Welch, WV 24801
Email: jennifer.justice@exploremcdowell.com
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote tourism outside of McDowell County, serve tourists traveling for both business and recreation, aid in advertising for local businesses and most importantly to showcase all that McDowell County has to offer.
Meet Our Officers
Tara Elder,
President
President of the Board, Ashland Resort Director of Operations and Development
Kenneth Gentry,
Vice-President
Mayor of the Town of Davy
David Green,
Treasurer
McDowell County House of Delegates, Owner/ Operator of Sure Clean Laundries and Sure Group Insurance
Tameka Baker,
Secretary
Pioneer Community Bank – Welch, Assistant Vice-President & Market Leader
Meet Our Board Members
Robert Little
Mayor of the City of Gary
Adam Gianato
Mayor of the Town of Kimball
Brian Harrison
Mayor of the Town of Bradshaw
David Deel
Mayor of the City of War
Harold McBride
Mayor of the City of Welch
Holly Maben
Interim Mayor of the City of Keyston
David Grubb
Lodge Owner & Operator
Jay Chatman
President of the McDowell County Historical Society, Board Member of NCHAA
Aaron Roberts
MCCTEC Tourism Teacher, Owner & Operator of Black Gold Off-Road Tours, Iaeger Town Council Member, EDA Board Member