Marietta-Washington County CVB

About-Us

Staff

Jeri Knowlton

Executive Director

In June of 2011, Jeri completed a Professional Master’s in Business Administration from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Graduating magna cum laude in 2002, her undergraduate degree from Concord University, Athens, W. Va., was in communication arts, with a minor in public relations and advertising.

Jeri began her professional career in journalism and has two West Virginia Press Association awards – third place best lifestyle columnist and third place best news feature. As a media and marketing specialist for WorkForce West Virginia, she covered the 11 southeastern counties of the state. Her work with the YES! Program’s “Tipping Point” project earned her another state award from the Workforce West Virginia program.

Jeri moved to the Mid-Ohio Valley in 2005 where she worked for the advertising agency, Lockney and Associates, and for Washington State Community College. She received a gold place award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for a print ad campaign done during her tenure as director of marketing for Washington State Community College. The accomplishment she is most proud of is building a cohesive brand for the college with the Step In. Step Up. Stand Out campaign.

Jeri strives to provide positive solutions for everyday opportunities. According to Jeri, “Serving Marietta-Washington County is a tremendous opportunity to inspire others to experience for themselves what we all know and love about the Mid-Ohio Valley.”

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Trey Fairchild

Multimedia Coordinator

Trey originally worked for the bureau as a freelance graphic designer, but joined the staff full-time in May of 2012. His position as Multi Media Coordinator includes creating all advertisements, managing the Web site, design and layout of CVB publications and working to grow the CVB's presence on YouTube.

Trey and his family moved to the Mid-Ohio Valley in 1998. He graduated from Fairmont State University (Fairmont, WV) in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Technology. Prior to joining the CVB, Trey worked as a graphic designer for S.W. Graphics in Parkersburg, WV and most recently as the Web Coordinator for Washington State Community College.

Since working with the CVB, Trey has recieved multiple awards for his work on the Visitors Guide, Web Site and Print Advertisements. "There is so much around this area that people might not know about. I'm excited to put my skills to use promoting our region."

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Casey Knowlton

Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator

Casey joined the visitors bureau initially as Group Tour Coordinator in April of 2012. Casey's current duties include handling public and media relations for the Marietta-Washington County Visitors Bureau and implementing and managing social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

In December 2009, Casey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. He was a tour guide for the Marietta College Office of Admission and served as both Public Relations and Special Events Chair for Up 'til Dawn, among other campus organizations.

A lifelong area resident, Casey continues to be excited about the recreational opportunities Washington County has to offer. "Marietta is a youthful community with a wealth of natural beauty and historical significance. I look forward to providing visitors with both entertaining and insightful opportunities that showcase the unique riches found only in our corner of Ohio."

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Shannon Beacham

Member Relations & Group Tour Coordinator

Shannon joined the visitor’s bureau in September of 2012 as an information specialist then later promoted to Member Relations and Group Tour Coordinator. Shannon’s duties include maintaining a great relationship with the CVB 140 plus members, scheduling group tours of Marietta-Washington Country area, and promoting Marietta-Washington Country as a distinctive destination.

Shannon graduated from Washington State Community College in June 2012 with an associate's degree in Applied Business along with several certificates. Shannon remained a member of the Dean’s List every quarter during her time as WSCC.

A Marietta native, Shannon says she loves showing people what is so special about Marietta and Washington County. "There is so much more to Marietta and Washington County than meets the eye. I love being able to open up people to new and exciting things in the area that people don’t realize is in their own back yard."

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