Southern Delaware Tourism is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Sussex County, Delaware and operates as a 501(c)6 non-profit business. Funding for the DMO is derived from the State of Delaware's Public Accomodations Tax.
Our Vision
By collaborating with community stakeholders, SDT will position Sussex County, Delaware to thrive as a premier travel destination.
Our Mission
To support and encourage the identification, development, and promotion of sustainable, year-round tourism in Southern Delaware that contributes to economic growth and improves the quality of life.
Board of Directors
Bethany-Fenwick Area:
Lauren Weaver, Executive Director, Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce
Alison Schuch, Fells Point Surf Co.
Kristin Lang-Miller, Forever Media Inc.
Delaware Tourism Office:
Jessica Welch, Delaware Tourism Office Director
Greater Georgetown:
Linda Price, Director of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Scott Anthony, Money Mailer of Delaware
Fred Thompson, General Manager of Hampton Inn Rehoboth Beach
Lewes:
Betsy Reamer, Executive Director, Lewes Chamber of Commerce
Maggie Lingo, The Beacon Motel
Greater Milford:
Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford
Morgan Edgar, Hospitality & Tourism DECA Advisor
Patrick Ruhl, Manager of Dupont Nature Center
Millsboro:
Anne Angel, Executive Director of the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce
Mike Dunmyer, US Wind
Milton:
Kevin Thompson, Edward Jones
Bonnie Hall, Nanticoke Indian Association. SDT Past Chairperson
Rehoboth Beach:
Carol Everhart, President & CEO, Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce
Drew DiFonzo, Vice President of Operations, TKO Hospitality
Benjamin Gray, Chief Operating Officer, Mercantile Processing, Inc., Past SDT Chairperson
Sussex County Government:
Bill Pfaff, Sussex County Economic Development Director
Western Sussex:
Terry Carson, Executive Director, Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce
Matthew Parker, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Current SDT Chairperson
Kevin Evans, Evans Farms
SDT Accountant:
Fred Mast, Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner
SDT Staff:
Scott Thomas, Executive Director
Tina Coleman, Communications Manager
Lana O'Hollaren, Marketing Manager
Christopher Cazares, Marketing Specialist
SDT Mailing Address:
Southern Delaware Tourism
P.O. Box 240
Georgetown, DE 19947
SDT Shipping/Physical Address:
Southern Delaware Tourism
827 East Market St.
Georgetown, DE 19947
Board Committee Rosters
Advocacy
Drew DiFonzo (Chair)
Bonnie Hall
Lauren Weaver
Matt Parker
Ben Gray
Carol Everhart
Terry Carson
Morgan Edgar
Anne Angel
Awards
Morgan Edgar (Chair)
Bonnie Hall
Matt Parker
Maggie Lingo
Ben Gray
Drew DiFonzo
Kristin Miller
Finance
Bonnie Hall
Matt Parker
Ben Gray
Bill Pfaff
Fred Mast
Mike Dunmyer
Lauren Weaver
Investment
Matt Parker (Chair)
Lauren Weaver
Fred Mast
Terry Carson
Kevin Thompson
Patrick Ruhl
Marketing
Bonnie Hall (Chair)
Jo Schmeiser
Linda Price
Carol Everhart
Maggie Lingo
Kristin Miller
Jessica Welch
Scott Anthony
Alison Schuch
Policies & Procedures
Ben Gray (Chair)
Bonnie Hall
Matt Parker
Betsy Reamer
Carol Everhart
Lauren Weaver
Alison Schuch