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Steering Committee

The Visitor Industry Council (VIC) Steering Committee is made up of representatives from each of Visit Rochester membership segments including Community, Eat & Drink, See & Do, Services, Shop, & Sleep. As volunteers, they dedicate their time to planning the monthly VIC meetings, as well as educational and networking that further engage their fellow Visit Rochester members.

Meet Your 2023 Steering Committee 

VIC Chairperson  
John Tassone, RIT University Arenas

VIC Vice Chairperson 
Tai Wright, Woodcliff Hotel & Spa 

Community
Maureen Hill, Salvation Army of Greater Rochester 

Eat & Drink 
Marianne Warfle, Neutral Ground Coffeehouse    

See & Do
Angela Giuseppetti, Seneca Park Zoo Society 
Ashley Fico, InnoQuests LLC

Services
Renee Venisky, Immagine Photography  

Shop 
Brenna Van Norman, Cleo & Kin Boutique & Gifts  
 
Sleep
Noelle Whitford, Hotel Canandaigua 
Brett Jones, Indus Hospitality