About The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, an affiliate of the Economic Development Council of Western MA, promotes Western Mass as a year-round destination for conventions, sports, meetings, group tour and leisure travel. 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. A trip to Western Mass, whether for business, sports, education or leisure will provoke wanderlust, relentless pursuit and offbeat exploration for all who visit.
Administrative Offices: GSCVB 1441 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103
413-787-1548 fax 413-781-4607 [email protected]
Board of Directors
Officers:
Kay Simpson – Chair, Springfield Museums
Gene Cassidy – Vice Chair, Eastern States Exposition
Glenn Welch – Treasurer, Freedom Credit Union
David Griffin, Jr. – Clerk, Dowd Insurance
Michael Hurwitz – Compliance Officer, Uno Chicago Grill
Wade Bassett – Yankee Candle, Inc.
Abe Berry – MGM Springfield
Peter Carmichael – Six Flags New England
Nate Costa – Springfield Thunderbirds
Chris Crean – Peter Pan Bus Lines
David Desmarais – Aladco Linen Co.
Sean Dolan – MassMutual Center
Kelly Fellner – Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Anthony Frasco – Immediate Past Chairman, Quality Beverage
Stacey Gravanis – Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
David Griffin, Jr. – Dowd Insurance
Laurie McDonald – Deerfield Inn
Brenda McGiverin – WWLP TV22
Shardool Parmar – Pioneer Valley Hotel Group
Dinesh Patel – DGP Properties
Hershal Patel – BK Investments Hotel Group
Remo Pizzichemi – Welcome Group
Jamie Przypek – Three County Fairground
Joe Reardon – Performance Food Group
Peter Rosskothen – The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House/Delaney House
Christina Royal – Holyoke Community College
Sandra Sheehan – Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Tim Sheehan – City of Springfield Economic Development
Alisa Sisic – Bradley International Airport
Peter Wirth – Mercedes-Benz of Springfield
Andy Yee – Bean Restaurant Group
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