Admin & Operations

Brook Kaufman

Brook Kaufman, CDME Chief Executive Officer

Brook Kaufman is the Chief Executive Officer of Visit Corpus Christi and a proven leader in the destination marketing industry with a track record of driving transformational growth. She has held executive roles at leading tourism organizations including Visit Rapid City and Visit Casper, where she led major brand initiatives and strategic development efforts. Kaufman holds a BBA in Marketing from Wichita State University, an MBA from the University of Wyoming, and is a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME), currently serving on the CDME Board of Directors. A respected industry voice and former Board Chair of One West Alliance, she is recognized for her ability to elevate destinations, empower teams, and build momentum around bold, community-driven visions.

Meredith Darden

Meredith Darden, CDME, CTE Chief Operating Officer

Erica Tamez

Erica Tamez, PMP, PACE Director of Executive Operations

Accounting Specialist, Bryan Erpelhding

Bryan Erpelding, PDM Accounting Specialist

Christina Cortez, Visitor Services Coordinator

Christina Cortez, PACE, PDM Office Coordinator

Film & Music Commission

Lydia Garza

Lydia Garza, CFC Film & Music Commissioner

Sports Commission

Breanna Martinez

Breanna Martinez, STS, SDLT Sports Development Manager

Emily Jimenez

Emily Jimenez, STS Sports Services Manager

Sales

Nicole - Staff

Nicole Olivares, CMP, PDM Chief Sales Officer

Travis Milum Headshot

Travis Milum, CMP, PDM Senior Director of Accounts

Rebekah Everhart

Rebekah Brooks, CFMP, PDM Director of Accounts

Mallori Johnson Headshot

Mallori Johnson, PDM Director of Destination Services

Mary Herrera

Mary Herrera, PDM Sales Coordinator

Jaclyn Kiefer

Jaclyn Kiefer, ESP, PDM Destination Services Manager

Marketing & Communications

Emily Zertuche

Emily Zertuche, CTE, CDME Chief Marketing Officer

Kathryn Hyatt Headshot

Kathryn Hyatt, CTE Senior Director of Marketing

Danielle Galindo Headshot

Danielle Galindo Creative Director

America Segura Headshot

America Segura, PDM Director of Communications

Jacqueline Gonzalez

Jacqueline Gonzalez, PDM Staff Writer

Hannah Ryan

Hannah Ryan, PDM Graphic Designer

Kylie Marchitello

Kylie Marchitello, PDM Graphic Design Manager

Baylee Arnold Headshot

Baylee Arnold,PDM Content Strategist

Savanah Alaniz

Savanah Alaniz, PDM Marketing Manager

Paulina Manseau

Paulina Manseau, PDM Marketing Manager

Visitor Services

Brittney Weise

Brittney Weise, PDM Director of Visitor Services

Phone

361-561-2000

Dalilah Maldonado

Dalilah Maldonado, PDM Visitor Services Manager

Volunteer Opportunities

As Gulf Coasters, we are Corpus Christi’s newest beachfront hype squad and true ambassadors for the Coastal Bend! We are now accepting volunteer applications! Become a Gulf Coaster today!

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Visit Corpus Christi is a group of bold visionaries, driven place makers, and true ambassadors for the Coastal Bend and we want you to join our team.