About Us


Welcome to Eau Claire - The Unexpected Wisconsin!

 

The Eau Claire area consists of the following communities: Eau Claire, Menomonie, Altoona, the Town of Wheaton and the Town of Union.  Located in the rolling hills and river valleys of Western Wisconsin, the Eau Claire area offers natural beauty, outdoor recreation, a rich heritage, unique attractions, and activities that will keep you as busy as you wish.  Visit us for your weekend getaway or family vacation and enjoy the friendly hospitality the Eau Claire area has to offer.

Visit Eau Claire exists to promote tourism and businesses in the cities of Eau Claire, Menomonie, Altoona, Town of Wheaton, Town of Union and neighboring areas, as a unique place to visit.  Visit Eau Claire also seeks to promote our member businesses to both visitors and residents alike.  Whether your business thrives from travelers to the area or local families seeking goods and services, participation in the Eau Clare Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is vital!

 Meet Our Board of Directors!

 Tim Olson, Chairman of the Board
 Royal Construction
 (715) 832.1986

 Chris Ouellette, Second Vice Chair
 WI Department of Transportation
 (715) 836.2981

 Gary Barnett
 Menomonie Parks & Rec.
 (715) 232.1664

 Steve Hanson
 Ramada Convention Center
 (715) 835.6121

 Mark Olson
 Eau Claire City Council
 (715) 839.7512

 Steve Potter
 Clear Channel Communications
 (715) 830.4000
 
 Mark Steil
 The Metropolis Resort
 (715) 838.9663

 Andrew Werthman
 Eau Claire City Council
 (715) 495.2451

 Matthew Cornetta
 Ruder Ware
 (715) 834.3425

 Bruce Weegman
 RE/MAX Affiliates
 (715) 577.7767

 Jeff Halloin, First Vice Chair           
 Landmark Company
 (715) 834.3411

 Colleen Webber, Treasurer
 City of Altoona
 (715) 559.0309

 Ruth Fagerland
 Town of Wheaton
 (715) 861.3933

 Gretchen Hutterli
 UWEC College of Business
 (715) 836.5509

 Tom Larson
 Larson Management
 (715) 834.2449

 Becky Squires
 Holiday Inn Campus Area
 (715) 835.2211

 Gary Theelke
 Culver's of Menomonie
 (715) 233.0330

 Chuck Zabrowski
 Town of Union
 (715) 874.6652

 Randy Summerfield
 Eau Claire Hotel Group
 (715) 568.1697

 Ben Richgruber
 Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
 (715) 832.2787
 Interested in becoming a member of our Board of Directors? Download an application HERE!  Download Board Criteria HERE!


 Meet Our Staff!

 Linda John, Executive Director                  
 linda@visiteauclaire.com
 (715) 831.2345

 Jackie Boos, Group Sales Manager
 jackie@visiteauclaire.com
 (715) 832.0025

 Kristen Hartzel, Online Visitor Information Specialist
 kristen@visiteauclaire.com
 (715) 832.0012

 Kelly Schwoch, Bookkeeper
 kelly@visiteauclaire.com
 (715) 832.0042
 Pam Haller, Director of Sales & Marketing                
 pam@visiteauclaire.com
 (715) 831.2345

 Betty Seidel
 betty@visiteauclaire.com
 (715) 831.2345

 Michael Strubel, Sports Sales Manager
 michael@visiteauclaire.com
 (715) 832.0027