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We look forward to hosting your next event in our community. Use the form below to submit your Request for Proposal.
Each year, Visit South Bend Mishawaka shines the spotlight on professionals in our community who have had a positive impact on tourism in St. Joseph County. The Faces of Tourism Awards are a special series which honors those who are on the “front lines,” going above and beyond to ensure their customers/clients have the best visitor experience possible while in our community.

Nominations for the 2017 Faces of Tourism Awards are now being accepted. If you have a team member you believe shows an exceptional effort when interfacing with visitors, please take some time to tell us a little about what makes them so important to the hospitality industry in South Bend Mishawaka.
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OUR STAFF

Rob DeCleene, CDME

Executive Director

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574.400.4022

Nicole Lawler, CDME

Director of Tourism Marketing & Development

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574.400.4020

Mari Bishop

Director of Operations

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574.400.4001

Lindsay Ference

Director of Sales

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574.400.4023

Nick Kleva

Sports Market Development Manager

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574.400.4021

Patrick Derksen

Sales Manager

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574.400.4006

Susan O’Connor

Services & Special Projects Coordinator

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574.400.4004

Jake Brown

Content Manager

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574.400.4027

Lauren Stout

Travel Media & Public Relations Specialist

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574.400.4025

Ali Lechlitner

Creative Specialist

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574.400.4009

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