Executive Office

The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) strives to enhance the state economy and the quality of life for all Arizonans by expanding travel activity and increasing related revenues through tourism promotion and development.

AOT’s goal is to provide effective, research-driven strategies to achieve this mission while serving as the comprehensive leader in Arizona’s tourism industry.

The Ombudsman-Citizens Aide Helps Citizens to Resolve Ongoing Issues with State Agencies.

Mission

We drive essential statewide tourism to stabilize and strengthen local economies, protect environmental and cultural resources, create a meaningful visitor experience and enhance the quality of life for Arizonans through tourism collaboration, promotion and development.

Vision

Create an Arizona brand that captures and nurtures the hearts and minds of people who call it home and travelers the world over in search of extraordinary adventure and natural wonders.

Executive Office

Alix Skelpsa Ridgway

Interim Director / Deputy Director

602-364-3697

Tina Wilson

Executive Assistant

602-364-3717

Strategic Initiatives

Kiva Couchon

Director of Strategic Initiatives 

602-364-3724

Marketing

Jamie Daer

Director of Advertising

602-364-0783

Emily Balli

Sr. Marketing Manager

Krista Mott-Fulton

Marketing Administrative Coordinator

602-364-0781

Craig Atkins

Sr. Website/Digital Infrastructure Manager

602-364-3710

Operations

Mary-Ellen Kane, CPPO

Assistant Deputy Director

602-364-3709

Deborah Lamb

Director of Accounting Services

602-364-3714

Erika Black

Sr. Procurement Specialist

602-364-3694

Quentrice Cheatham

Accounting Coordinator

602-364-3687

Rosemary Espinoza

Purchasing Specialist 

602-364-3691

Rene Parker

Office Manager

602-364-0989

Communications

Josh Coddington

Director of Communications and Public Information Officer

602-364-3723

Veronica Quintero

Sr. Public Relations Manager

602-364-0272

Social Media

Radmen Niven

Director of Social Media

602-364-3696

Jordyn Walworth

Social Media Marketing Manager

602-364-0782

Public Affairs

Lena Allen

Director of Sustainability

602-364-3718

Tyler Lopez

Director of Government and Community Affairs

602-364-3704

Jenna Lehman

Sr. Community Relations Manager

602-364-4158

Research

Brittany Augustine

Director of Research

602-364-3716

Diego Cando

Sr. Research Manager

602-364-3725

Trade & Media Relations

Kimberly Todd

Director of Media Relations

602-364-3305

Marjorie Magnusson

Media Relations Manager

602-364-3695

Taryn Super

Media Relations Specialist

602-364-3693

Joanna Tejeda

Director Travel Industry Marketing

602-364-3715

Deanna Nunemacher

Travel Industry Events Manager

Tribal Relations

Dawn Melvin

Tribal Tourism Relations Manager

602-364-3707