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Staff
Debbie Johnson, CAE, IOM - President & CEO
Debbie serves on several industry boards and committees, including: American Hotel & Lodging Association, Arizona Governor’s Tourism Advisory Council, Arizona Film & Television Commission and Phoenix Tourism & Hospitality Advisory Board.
Moving to Arizona from Wyoming in 1987, Debbie obtained a degree in Marketing from Arizona State University. She is married with three children and resides in North Phoenix. David F. Nance, IOM, CMHS, CTA - Vice President of Membership
Kristen Jarnagin - Vice President of Communications Becky Antioco – Communications & Events Manager
Zoe Neary - Business Manager
Ashley Bolinger - Executive Administrator
Alena Hicks – Marketing and Events Coordinator
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Debbie joined AzLTA in February 2003. Prior to that she served as Director of Valley Hotel & Resort Association since 1995 and now represents both organizations, as well as the Arizona Tourism Alliance and the Southern Arizona Lodging & Resort Association. In her role as President & CEO, Debbie oversees all administrative, legislative, marketing, and membership issues at AzLTA.
David joined the AzLTA team on October 1st, 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Tourism Management and an Associates Degree in Business from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.
Kristen Jarnagin has spent more than a decade honing her expertise in Travel & Tourism PR. She has worked in every facet from agency, to Director of Media Relations at the Arizona Office of Tourism, to Director of PR for a luxury resort and Five Star restaurant, to her current role as VP of Communications at the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association. 
Becky joined AzLTA in July 2011 as the Communications and Events Manager. Prior to joining AzLTA, she spent nearly 15 years at AAA Arizona, where she was editor in chief of Highroads magazine, promoting local tourism and travel. Her responsibilities also included managing AAA’s Creative Services department, overseeing the production and execution of the AAA’s brand messaging, and helping to plan club events. Her passion for travel and writing has taken her across the country, around the world and extensively throughout Arizona.
Zoe Neary joined the AzLTA team in 2010 with more than 10 years of hospitality experience. Most recently she held the position to Executive Assistant to the General Manager of the famed Arizona Biltmore. Prior to that she was employed at the Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii.
Ashley joined the AzHLA in January 2009. She graduated in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation and Tourism Management from Arizona State University. Ashley’s responsibilities include assisting the staff with marketing, events, business and membership aspects, while performing general office duties.
Alena joined AzLTA in June, 2011. She graduated in December, 2008 from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design Management. She is the Board of Directors liaison, responsible for general financials as well as planning AzLTA’s annual Unity Dinner and Governor's Conference on Tourism. She is excited to be part of the tourism industry and looks forward to bringing her design background as well as past office experiences to her position here at AzLTA.