Board of Directors
Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am in the Visitor Center Board Room or Gallery Room and are open to the public. Dates are subject to change but will be updated.
Our Mission Statement
The purpose of the Board shall be to market, advertise and promote Florence and Lauderdale County, Alabama as a tourist destination, as well as, a meeting and convention center.
This primary objective shall be accomplished by soliciting conferences, individual, corporate and group visitors, and through the promotion of our special attractions and overall resources of the region.
The Board shall further attempt to expand tourism through the support of educational, cultural, recreational, civic and social activities that enhance the perception of this area by showcasing its hospitality and natural beauty.
The overall intent of this mission is to strengthen the economic foundation for all citizens of Lauderdale County.
Florence-Lauderdale CVB Board of Directors
| Name | Appointment | Term | |
| Kyle Mangum | City | 2022-26 | kmangum@bibank.com |
| Mary White | City | 2022-26 | mwwhite723@icloud.com |
| Larry McCoy | County | 2023-27 | Camo.larry2@gmail.com |
| Rob Jones | City & County | 2021-25 | rob@singinriverbrewing.com |
| Austin Delano | County | 2024-28 | adelano@mossyoak.com |
Related Officials
County Officials
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Pettus | Chairman | 256-246-1740 | dannypettus@juno.com |
| Brad Black | District 1 East | 256-710-8340 | bblack@lauderdalecountyal.gov |
| Roger Garner | District 1 East | 256-627-7008 | ronald1778@att.net |
| Joe Hackworth | District 2 West | 256-767-9780 | hackworthjoe@comcast.net |
| Fay Parker | District 2 West | 256-767-0989 | fay.parker@lcschools.org |
City Officials
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Betterton | Florence City Mayor | 256-760-6300 | ABetterton@florenceal.org |
| Kaytrina P. Simmons | District 1 Rep/Council President | 256-760-6401 | ksimmons@florenceal.org |
| Jackie Hendrix | District 2 Rep | 256-760-6402 | jhendrix@partyprosusa.com |
| Bill Griffin | District 3 Rep | 256-760-6403 | bgriffin@florenceal.org |
| Michelle Rupe Eubanks | District 4 Rep | 256-760-6404 | meubanks@florenceal.org |
| Blake Edwards | District 5 Rep | 256-760-6405 | bedwards@florenceal.org |
| Jimmy Oliver | District 6 Rep | 256-760-6406 | joliver@florenceal.org |