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Mark oversees the administrative and financial activities for the MCVB. He provides staff support for the MCVB Board of Directors, as well as personal supervision and project coordination.

Mark Essman, President / CEO
Mark@visitmarin.org
 


Gina is the contact for Membership and manages the Events Calendar, liaison to West Marin lodging and all non-lodging members, assists with outreach and press tours, and more.  She also is responsible for overall business administration, including HR documentation, compliance policies, and has fiduciary responsibilities.  For current lodging information and ideas for activities during your stay in Point Reyes / Coastal Marin, please visit our main office in San Rafael, California or contact Gina via email. 


Gina Marr-Hiemstra, Vice President
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Christine manages and oversees all MCVB sales and marketing efforts; including all group travel and meeting requests, promotions, public relations and media requests for the conference and group industry. She coordinates and represents Marin County at various corporate, incentive, and association tradeshows, monthly meetings, and special events. Christine works closely with the MCVB board of director members, city and county officials, hoteliers and hospitality industry staff in promoting Marin County as an incomparable and unique meeting and leisure travel destination.

Christine Bohlke, Sales and Marketing Director
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Deborah oversees and provides the design and creative development of Marin marketing, collateral materials, and advertising programs. She also acts as Film Liaison to the Marin County Film Resource Office by assisting location scouts with questions on film permits.

Deborah Jean Albre, Creative Services Director and Marin County Film Liaison
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Angie manages all of Visit Marin's social media platforms. She also creates on-trend content, curates video and photography from our online community, interacts with participating partners, and assists with special projects as needed.

Angie Hilem, Social Media Manager
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For general questions, please email us at info@visitmarin.org

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