Our Team

Staff

Shores & Islands Ohio professionals are proud to promote our destination and are eager to assist with requests. Please consult our staff directory to contact the appropriate person for your needs. Or, contact Public Relations Manager Jill Bauer with your needs and she will arrange for the appropriate staff member to respond.

Larry Fletcher President

Email

larry@shoresandislands.com

Oversees all company operations for Shores & Islands Ohio.

Dawn Weinhardt Vice President of Operations

Email

dawn@shoresandislands.com

Operations, optimizing resource allocation, accounting, and implementation of company policies and procedures.

Marketing & Sales Team

Ben Simon Director of Marketing & Sales

Email

ben@shoresandislands.com

Development and implementation of all forms of marketing, PR, social media, research, and metrics for the Shores & Islands region. Oversees the Marketing & Sales team.

Jennifer Yochem Assistant Marketing Director

Email

jen@shoresandislands.com

Graphic design, marketing, photography and Travel Guide production.

Tiffany Frisch Assistant Director of Group Accounts

Email

tiffany@shoresandislands.com

Oversees all group sales and services operations, group marketing, and Conference and Event Grant. Responsible for corporate and sports markets.

Jill Bauer Public Relations Manager

Email

jill@shoresandislands.com

Media, influencer, and public relations, Lake Erie Love Blog and The SHORE Line podcast coordinator and host, e-newsletters, marketing research

Meaghan Reynolds Social Media Manager

Email

meaghan@shoresandislands.com

All things social...Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Tik Tok, etc.

Emma Melter Group Accounts Manager

Email

emma@shoresandislands.com

Responsible for group sales and services for Associations and Specialized groups including reunions and religious groups.

Travis Nash CMS Manager

Email

travis@shoresandislands.com

Website and CRM development, maintenance and optimization.

Destination Development & Experience Team

Amanda Smith Rasnick Destination Development & Experience Director

Email

amanda@shoresandislands.com

Destination management; primarily working with residents, tourism industry partners, elected officials, and community and economic development organizations to enhance the experiences people have when visiting the Shores & Islands Ohio region.

Nichole Wade Assistant Destination Experience Director

Email

nichole@shoresandislands.com

Responsible for assisting Destination Development & Experience Director with partner relations as well as welcome center activities and projects by supporting the entire Visitor Experience team.

TBA Partner Relations Manager

Email

amanda@shoresandislands.com

Main liaison to tourism partners, welcoming new tourism-related businesses, educating current and new partners on advertising opportunities and programs available.