About Us
While visiting Southern Illinois you’ll quickly learn that there is so much to see and do, that you’ll want to return again and again.
The industry and commerce in Williamson County compliments neighboring counties, which drives the economic structure and tourism in this part of the state.
The southern charm and hospitality in Southern Illinois greet you and make you feel at home and welcome, like few places in the country. The air is fresh and clean, and the land is beautiful and wide open.
There are literally thousands of hotel and motel rooms, great bed and breakfast locations, indoor and outdoor activities, festivals, shopping, practically everything under the sun and we’re open year around!
Come stay with us!
Williamson County Tourism Bureau
Jon Musgrave - Executive Director
Staff
Cheryl Farris - Visitor Services Coordinator / Pavilion Hostess
Cherri Flinn - Events Coordinator (Williamson Co. Pavilion)
Al Garza - Pavilion Maintenance
Nic Skovgaard - Marketing Director
Toye Stinson - Bookkeeper
Williamson County Tourism Board
The Tourism Board is made up of representatives from county government and the largest communities in the county, the Williamson County Airport Authority, John A. Logan College, local Chambers of Commerce, as well as seven members representing the county's lodging industry, and two members representing the general public at-large.
Executive Committee & Officers
Anna Bordenave - Chair (Lodging Rep.)
Greg Triplett - Vice-chair (Lodging Rep.)
Tracey Glenn - 2nd Vice-Chair (Cartervile Chamber)
Judy Attebury - Secretary (Lodging Rep.)
Bruce Troutman - Treasurer (Williamson County)
George Trammell - (Marion Chamber)
Dwight Hoffard - (John A. Logan College)
Other Members of the Board of Directors
Lorna Cochrane - (Lodging Rep.)
Sue Douglas - (Herrin Chamber)
Ann Hindman - (Lodging Rep.)
Doug Kimmel - (Williamson Co. Airport)
Barb Lomax - (Lodging Rep.)
Bob Savant - (Johnston City)
Jeanette Sollami - (At-Large)
Robert Toupal - (At-Large)
Gail West - (Marion)
Tricia Hadfield - (Lodging Rep.)
Joey Helleny - (Herrin)
Advisory Board Members
Daniel Frisk - (Crab Orchard Nat'l Wildlife Refuge)
