About Us
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
800-723-1548 or 413-787-1548 fax 413-781-4607 info@explorewesternmass.com
Board of Directors
Officers:
Anthony Frasco – Chairman, Williams Distributing
Kay Simpson – Vice Chair, Springfield Museums
John Doleva – Vice Chair, Basketball Hall of Fame
Glen Welch – Treasurer, Freedom Credit Union
Carolyn Edwards – Secretary, Lee Premium Outlets
Greg Chiecko – Compliance Officer, Eastern States Exposition
Peter Carmichael – Six Flags New England
David Desmarais – Aladco Linen Co.
Alex Dixon – MGM Springfield
David Griffin, Jr. – Dowd Insurance
Michael Hurwitz – Uno Chicago Grill
Michael Kane – Columbia Gas of MA
Vincent Maniaci – American International College
Paul Marcelina – Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Laurie McDonald – Yankee Candle, Inc.
Shardool Parmar – Pioneer Valley Hotel Group
Dinesh Patel – DGP Properties
Hershal Patel – BK Investments
Remo Pizzichemi – Hampton Inn West Springfield
Joe Reardon – Performance Food Group
Peter Rosskothen – The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House/Delaney House
Jon Schaefer – Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Sandra Sheehan – Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Andy Yee – The Student Prince
