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Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau Staff

The dedicated and knowledgeable staff of the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau is here to assist you with your travel needs and answer any questions you may have. The staff's primary responsibility is to promote Cumberland Valley as a travel destination, increase visitation, and enhance the visitor experience.

Here are the people who make the magic happen.

 

Romina Altez-Nunez Romina Altez-Nunez, Economic Development Grant Specialist/Analyst
Phone: (717) 240-7193
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Romina joins CAEDC with B.Sc. in Economics from Messiah University and with experience as a Financial Analyst from Vibra Healthcare. Romina’s role at CAEDC will be mostly around funding opportunities, specifically, grant programs.
Janet Anderson Janet Anderson, Executive Director
Phone: (717) 240-7197
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Janet Anderson comes to CAEDC with 36 years of experience in business development, grant administration, account management, and strategic planning from organizations like the PA Department of Labor and Industry, Northwest PA Regional Planning & Development Commission, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, the office of former State Senator Jane Earll, Gannon University Small Business Development Center, and most recently at Partners for Performance.
Patrick Bourque Patrick Bourque, Destination Sales Manager
Phone: (717) 240-7191
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Patrick Bourque joined our team in March, 2020 bringing over 6 years of destination sales experience with him. A resident of York County and a graduate from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Patrick will be overseeing Meeting, Sports and Group Sales for the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation.
Stacey Cornman Stacey Cornman, Content Marketing Manager
Phone: (717) 240-7198
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Stacey Cornman is a resident of Cumberland Valley and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Dickinson College. She has over 20 years of experience in printing and publishing. As the Content Marketing Manager, she handles the distribution and fulfillment of visitor guides and other printed collateral; oversees the Cumberland Valley Visitors Center; manages content planning, writing, and maintenance for the website and printed collateral; develops and distributes the monthly visitor and events e-newsletters; and supports SEO and CRO strategies. Stacey joined CAEDC in January 2011.
Doreen Edwards Doreen Edwards, Executive Assistant
Phone: (717) 240-7181
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Doreen Edwards joined the CAEDC team in February 2024 and as the Executive Assistant supports CAEDC’s day to day operations as well as CAEDC Board and Committee functions. She holds an associate’s degree from the Penn State University and brings exceptional experience from her 33 years as an Executive Assistant and Assistant Board Secretary for the PA Gaming Control Board and PHEAA/AES Board of Directors. In addition to her exceptional work ethic, she is always ready to greet visitors with a warm smile in our Mechanicsburg office, further making her an integral part of the CAEDC team.
Rafael Hernandez Rafael Hernandez, Advertising & Brand Manager
Phone: (717) 240-7194
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Rafael Hernandez is a resident of York County and a graduate from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. He has over 20 years of experience in graphic design. As the Advertising & Brand Manager, he is responsible for all Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation's advertising, creative design and website management. Rafael received his Google AdWords Certification in 2017 and continues to be recertified. He has been with the CAEDC since October of 2008.
Lauren Hostetter Lauren Hostetter, Marketing & Engagement Manager
Phone: (717) 240-7187
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Lauren Hostetter is a 2008 graduate from Shippensburg University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. As the Marketing & Engagement Manager she is responsible for providing marketing support and coordinating events for all segments of Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation’s tourism and economic development initiatives and programs. Lauren joined CAEDC in August 2017.
Aaron Jumper Aaron Jumper, Communications Manager
Phone: (717) 240-7185
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Aaron Jumper is a 2012 graduate of Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication. He comes from a background of television and social media, and served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Aaron's role as Communications Manager includes social media initiatives, developing online content, and developing and implementing the travel media plan. He joined Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation in April 2014.
Julie Koranda Julie Koranda, Human Resources/Accounting Specialist
Phone: (717) 240-7183
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Cumberland Valley resident, Julie Koranda, joined our team in April 2024 and supports CAEDC operations as the Human Resources/Accounting Specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bloomsburg University, in addition to an M.B.A from Kutztown University. With 10 years of bookkeeping/administrative experience with small businesses and local government, in addition to 10 years of real estate experience, she brings a variety of relevant knowledge to the CAEDC team.
Ashley Kurtz Ashley Kurtz, Tourism Development Manager
Phone: (717) 240-7192
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Ashley Kurtz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Central Penn College and has over fifteen years of marketing experience. Joining CAEDC in 2008, she drives Cumberland Valley tourism development through Tourism Grant development and administration, cultivating partnerships with key tourism stakeholders, and overseeing research projects and data sources that inform tourism marketing efforts. Ashley is a 2016 graduate, current Board Member and Curriculum Committee Chair for Leadership Cumberland.
Griffin Means Griffin Means, Economic Development Specialist
Phone: (717) 240-7196
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I am an Economic Development Specialist at CAEDC. I handle all loan and grant inquiries for the economic development team, conducting initial interviews and discussing what people’s needs are. I provide recommendations for local lenders & partners that can help with completing business plans, projections, and financial assistance.
Kristen Rowe Kristen Rowe, Director of Tourism & Marketing
Phone: (717) 240-7195 - (717) 592-8286
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Kristen Rowe is a resident of Cumberland Valley and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism from Shippensburg University. As the Director of Tourism & Marketing she oversees tourism efforts and CAEDC’s creative services, communications, advertising, destination sales and visitors services. Kristen has been with the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation since May 2008.
Matthew Simmons Matthew Simmons, Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (717) 240-7182
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Matthew Simmons joined our team in May 2023. He is a recent graduate of Messiah University, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.
Greg Welker Greg Welker, Economic Development Director
Phone: (717) 240-7182
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Greg joins CAEDC after spending nine years at Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), most recently serving in the role of Director of Commonwealth Financing Authority Programs Division. As the Economic Development Director, Greg will create and implement strategies to grow Cumberland County to include business expansion, retention and attraction. Other responsibilities include supporting CAEDC’s redevelopment and reuse strategy through the Real Estate Collaborative (REC), oversight of CAEDC’s workforce initiative for the retention of local businesses and prospective business relocation, and leveraging of public funding programs and solutions to aid Cumberland County business growth.