About The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau will collaboratively lead promotion and development for Western Massachusetts as a compelling visitor destination to drive economic vitality and enhance quality of life in our communities.

The GSCVB is a 501c(6) non-profit membership-based destination marketing organization focused on growing tourism in Western Mass. The Bureau is governed by a Board of Directors representing the membership. The GSCVB promotes Western Mass as the epicenter of discovery – from the vibrant nightlife and culture of its urban cultural centers to the pure majesty of the region’s lush outdoors. Western Mass has inspired innovation, adventure, creativity and pioneer spirit for centuries.

View our FY22 Annual Report

Administrative Offices: GSCVB 1441 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103
413-787-1548 fax 413-781-4607 [email protected]

WesternMass Staff

Board of Directors

Officers

CHAIR

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Gene CassidyPresident & CEO, Eastern States Exposition

VICE CHAIR

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Peter CarmichaelPark President, Six Flags New England

TREASURER

Edison Yee
Edison YeePresident/Partner, Bean Restaurant Group

CLERK

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David Griffin, Jr.Senior Vice President, Dowd Insurance

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

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Brenda McGiverinGeneral Sales Manager, WWLP TV22
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Wade Bassett
Director of Sales & Operations, Yankee Candle Village
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Ray Berry
Owner White Lion Brewing Company
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Nate Costa
President, Springfield Thunderbirds
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Chris Crean
Vice President of Safety & Security, Peter Pan Bus Lines
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Sean Dolan
General Manager, MassMutual Center
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Kelly Fellner
Superintendent, Springfield Armory National Historic Site
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Anthony Frasco
GM/VP Corporate Sales & Marketing, Quality Beverage
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Mansour Ghalibaf
Owner, Hotel Northampton & Fairfield Inn & Suites Northampton
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Stacey Gravanis
General Manager, Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
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Gus Kim
Vice President, Government & Community Relations MGM Springfield
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Michael R. Knapik
Vice President, Government & Community Relations Baystate Health
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Laurie McDonald
Innkeeper, Deerfield Inn
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Shardool Parmar
Owner, Pioneer Valley Hotel Group
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Akhil Patel
General Manager, Comfort Inn West Springfield
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Dinesh Patel
CEO, DGP Properties
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Hershal Patel
President, BK Investments Hotel Group
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Lee Pouliot
Director of Planning & Development, City of Chicopee
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Jamie Przypek
General Manager, Three County Fair
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Peter Rosskothen
Owner, The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, Delaney House, D. Hotel Spa & Suites
ralph santinello
Ralph Santinello
Owner, The Federal Restaurant Group
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Tim Sheehan
Chief Development Officer, City of Springfield Economic Development
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Kay Simpson
President, Springfield Museums
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Alisa Sisic
Manager of Marketing/Public Information Officer, Bradley International Airport
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Glenn Welch
President & CEO, Freedom Credit Union

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