Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Chamber�s Convention and Visitor�s Bureau (CVB) was formed in 1987 to guide Olathe�s marketing of tourism and convention opportunities. Its mission is to promote a diverse and healthy tourism industry for the economic growth and well-being of Olathe. The CVB supports the development of attractions, hotels, restaurants, festivals, and sporting and other events that enhance tourism.

[Check calendar for activities of the Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau.]
[Check CVB section for Olathe festivals & events.]

2008 Advisory Council

Mr. Don Seifert, 2008 Chair
City of Olathe

Ms. Amy Shelton, Past Chair
Design Sense, Inc.

Mr. John Andrade
150th Community Celebration

Ms. Carol Best
MidAmerica Nazarene University

Mr. Gary Finnell
Smart Travel Connections

Darren Friendt
First National Bank of Olathe

Ms. Lisa Grigsby-Young
Comfort Suites

Ms. Lori Maher
Maher Group, LLC

Mr. Paul Marsh
Bass Pro Shops

Ms. Karen Morris
UVI360

Dr. Glenn Pierce
Olathe Community Theatre Association

Mr. Tim Talbott
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site

Ex-Officio Advisory Council Members

Steve Basinger
City of Olathe

Coucilwoman Kathleen Huttmann
City of Olathe

Mr. L. Frank Taylor
President, Olathe Chamber of Commerce

Staff
Laura Baldwin
Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Ashley Holverson
Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau

Lindy Gibbs
Manager, Tourism, Sales, and Research

Susan Greer-Taylor
Manager, Corporate Sales & Sports Marketing