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Public Service Through Tourism.

The Tourist Development Council (TDC), as established by Florida Statute 125.0104, is appointed by the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners and serves as the County’s advisory board on tourism matters. Each Council representative is a volunteer who has an interest in furthering tourism within the County and the region.

Voting Members Listing

Jay Zembower
Seminole County BCC Representative Commissioner
Phone: (407) 665-7204
Email: jzembower@seminolecountyfl.gov
Appointed by the County Chairman

Sarah Reece
City of Altamonte Springs Commissioner and CALNO member
Phone: (407) 463-2504
Email: Sarah.reece@orlandohealth.com
Recommended by CALNO and approved by BCC

Patrick Austin
City of Sanford
Phone: (321) 377-4402
Email: Patrick.austin@sanfordfl.gov
Recommended by City of Sanford and approved by BCC

Jamie Ross
GM, Residence Inn Orlando Lake Mary
Email: jamie.l.ross@marriott.com
Appointed by District 2 Commissioner

Don Dougherty
General Manager, Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North
Phone: (321) 289-8030
Email: Don.Dougherty@westinlakemary.com
Appointed by Disctrict 3 Commissioner

Bruce Skwarlo
GM, Orlando Marriot Lake Mary
Phone: (407) 995-7004
Email: bruce.skwarlo@marriott.com
Appointed by District 1 Commissioner

Elizabeth Brown
President, Orlando Sanford International Inc – TBI US Operations
Phone: (407) 585-4540
Email: elizabeth.brown@aww.aero
Appointed by District 5 Commissioner

Erik DuCharme
Director of Sales, TopGolf Lake Mary
Phone: (689) 666-2291
Email: erik.ducharme@topgolf.com
Appointed by District 4 Commissioner

Judy Desrosiers,
Director of Operations/General Manager/Director of Leasing for the Oviedo Mall
Phone: (407) 977-2401
Email: jdesrosiers@myoviedomall.com
Board of County Commissioners Appointment, At Large

Per Statute: Nine Seats Total
-Three hoteliers
-Three elected officials
-Three “attractions” (individuals who represent organizations that do not collect TDT)