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