Left to right: Jesse, Natalie, Jack and Jenna Kate Newsom
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center yesterday announced the appointment of Jesse Newsom as its new director of tourism.
According to a media release from the Chamber, “Jesse comes to us with more than eight years of experience in the tourism industry, having served at the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau since 2012. He has expertise in sports marketing, economic impact collection, ROI feasibility bidding, database collection and management specific to tourism.”
Newsom holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration from Middle Tennessee State University and has certifications in numerous tourism and marketing fields.
“The Chamber Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Jesse and his family. We expect his vast experience and background will help take the visitors center in new and exciting directions,” said Sammie Danford, Chamber chair.
Chamber President Leah Bolin shared, “We are fortunate to have Jesse join our team as we continue our efforts to promote the Cullman Area.”
Newsom and his wife Natalie have two children, 4-year-old Jack and 18-month-old Jenna Kate.
Newsom will begin his new role with the Chamber on May 31.
