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Meet the Explore Fairbanks Team
Scott McCrea
President and CEO
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Scott McCreaScott began serving as President and CEO of Explore Fairbanks in June of 2021. A 34-year resident of Fairbanks, he previously worked for the organization as Director of Tourism and Convention Sales and has more than 25 years’ experience working in public relations and marketing in Interior Alaska. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Fairbanks.
Dawn Murphy
Director of Finance and Administration
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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.
Francine Garcia
Finance Specialist
Francine assists the director of finance and administration and the president and CEO in the day-to-day executive, financial and administrative operations of Explore Fairbanks.
Kasey Gillam
Director of Communications
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Kasey GillamKasey oversees the development and implementation of Explore Fairbanks' advertising and public relations programs including collateral materials, publications and website development. She manages all domestic and international advertising placements and direct mail programs.
Angie Cerny
Branding and Production Coordinator
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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.
Jerry Evans
Public Relations Manager
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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.
Mickee McGuire
Social Media Manager
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Mickee McGuireMickee oversees all social media profiles for Explore Fairbanks. She creates content, makes posts, tracks and reports on all aspects of social media.
Bill Wright
Director of Tourism and Meeting Sales
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Bill WrightBill 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. Bill also promotes the Fairbanks area as a convention, meetings, sports and incentive site to state, regional, national and international markets.
Jesse Pfeffer
Meetings and Conventions Sales and Services Manager
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Jesse PfefferJesse provides administrative support, services conventions and meetings, and assists with lead input, bid compilation and distribution.
Tyler Chiles
Tourism Sales Manager
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Tyler ChilesTyler is involved in marketing programs targeting tour operators and travel agents in domestic and international markets.
Allysa Westman
Tourism Sales Manager
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Allysa WestmanAllysa is involved in marketing programs targeting tour operators and travel agents in domestic and international markets.
Ed Malen
Sales and Services Associate
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Ed MalenEd provides administrative support for and assists the Tourism and Meeting Sales Department in their tasks.
Charity Gadapee
Director of Visitor and Community Engagement
Charity oversees the operation of the Fairbanks Visitor Information Center at the MTCVC and its information satellites as well as partnership sales and services.
Juanita Webb
Manager of Community Engagement
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Juanita WebbJuanita manages the Explore Fairbanks partner and associate programs. She also works with the school district on workforce development as well as sharing our mission and finding ways to work together with local groups and organizations.
Anna Krenzke
Manager of Visitor Engagement
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Anna KrenzkeAnna operates the Fairbanks Visitor Information Center at the MTCVC and its information satellites and supervises all Visitor Information staff and volunteers.
