Purpose
Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is a vital driver of the visitor economy. Providing support and promotion of the tourism sector in our destination creates a ripple effect that makes our community more vibrant, dynamic, diverse, and a great place to visit, live, work or play.
Our Social Inclusion Statement
Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is committed to creating a secure and welcoming destination where every individual is appreciated. We celebrate our diverse community and embrace our common bonds, inviting everyone to discover Lafayette-West Lafayette—a place where everyone is welcome to visit, work, play and belong.
Board of Directors
Visit Lafayette – West Lafayette (VLWL) is governed by the Tippecanoe County Convention and
Visitors Commission and the VLWL Board of Directors.
Members of the Commission and Board:
Tippecanoe County Convention & Visitors Commission Council appointees:
Richard Ghiselli, Purdue University School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Rachel Johnson, Journey's by Rachel
Kathy Vernon, Member of the Tippecanoe County Council
Tippecanoe County Commissioners appointees:
Kim Murray, Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds
Rebecca Barnes, Retired Caterpillar, Inc.
David Byers, Tippecanoe County Commissioner
City of Lafayette, the Mayor appointees:
Nolan Willhite, Flora Candle Company
Karen Hirsh-Cooper, Outpost Catering and Old Buffalo's Outpost Bar & Grill
City of West Lafayette, the Mayor appointees:
Kevin Noe, West Lafayette Parks
Purdue University's Conference Division Appointee by the County Council
Nick Bonora, Purdue Conferences
At large members:
Dave Sattler, Cartoonist
