Contact Us - Destination Dayton Staff
You're just a phone call or email away from Destination Dayton staff who are here to answer any question you have and work as a resource on your behalf. If you’d like more information on our area, contact us using the information below. Destination Dayton is ready to serve you.
To Receive a free copy of the 2026 Visitor’s Guide:
email brose@destinationdayton.org
or call 1-800-221-8235 or
937-226-8211
Inquiries regarding bringing a meeting or event to Dayton/Montgomery County:
Ron Eifert, Director of Sales
reifert@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8284 or 800-221-8235 (toll-free)
For other questions or inquiries:
Please scroll down for a complete Destination Dayton staff listing or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Destination Dayton Staff

John Oney
President & CEO
joney@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8267

Cathy Petersen
Executive Vice President
cpetersen@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8273

Bruce Stricker
Director of Finance and Administration
bstricker@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8212

Ron Eifert, STS
Director of Sales
reifert@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8284
Market Segments:
Sports, Hobby

Allie Krause
Senior Sales Manager
akrause@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8259
Market Segments: Select Sports & Hobbies, Arts/Music/Entertainment, National & Regional Associations

Brenda Baker
Sales Manager
bbaker@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8281
Market Segments: Government, Multicultural, Fraternal, Religious, State Associations

Lauren Krasner
Sales Manager
lkrasner@destinationdayton.org
937-226-3162
Market Segments: Corporate, Education, Military Reunions, Social Reunions/Weddings, Tour & Travel

Paisley Fischer
Convention Services Manager
pfischer@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8292

Jeri Lewis
Strategic Projects and Events Manager
jlewis@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8248

Bev Rose
Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships
brose@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8226

Eric Brockman
Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
ebrockman@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8247

Madison Gerhardt
Visitor Information Specialist
mgerhardt@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8211

Tiffany Brown
Executive Assistant
tbrown@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8257

Melanie Althouse
Sales and Services Administrative Assistant
malthouse@destinationdayton.org
937-226-8249
Destination Dayton has a part-time staff of approximately 20 ambassadors and visitor information specialists who staff the Dayton International Airport Information Station, work the various conventions and events coming into Dayton/Montgomery County, and are experts on Dayton Ohio tourism.
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Dayton/Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau, dba Destination Dayton
22 E. Fifth Street, Suite A; Dayton, Ohio 45402
Phone: 1-800-221-8235 (toll-free) or 937-226-8211
