Our Staff
As you prepare to Explore Flint & Genesee, our team of travel and tourism professionals are ready to assist. Their market expertise includes associations, corporate, group tours, reunions, sports, wedding planning, as well as individual tourism.
Amari Steward, CTA Executive Director
Expertise: Managing and directing the region’s strategic tourism initiatives and destination marketing efforts that drive economic impact. Where is your go-to place to eat in FLint & Genesee? La Familia Morales in Flint! Three medium shell tacos add cheese and a side of sour cream with peach juice.
Courtney Irish, CMP, CTA Senior Sales Manager
Expertise: Attracting and booking events in the Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal (SMERF) market, and associations and conventions. Which place to eat is your go-to in Flint & Genesee? Pesto’s Food with Flair. Their homemade bread, soups, balsamic vinaigrette, and desserts – chef’s kiss!
Anthony Sitko, CYSA, CTA Sports Sales Manager
Expertise: Attracting and booking Sporting events in Flint & Genesee, from youth sports to professional. What is your favorite hidden gem in Flint & Genesee? Applewood Estate is my favorite attraction because I love history. The legacy of Charles Stewart Mott and Ruth Mott is live on display throughout the estate. Tours of the residence and grounds offer a look into the life of C.S. Mott, his legacy, and his extraordinary commitment to civic engagement. Applewood Estate preserves a collection of artifacts, archives, and art. There is so much to see and learn about the Industrialist and Philanthropist, Mr. Charles Stewart Mott, at Applewood.
Dawn Stableford, CTA Program Coordinator
Expertise: Attracting individual tourism to Flint & Genesee and facilitating the Flint & Genesee Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program. Where can you be found hanging out in Flint & Genesee? I enjoy trying new places (and old places) for a nice cocktail, such as the Agitated Grape in Davison, Irene's and Estelle Public House in Grand Blanc, or the new Leroy's Lounge in Fenton
Brady Stebbins, CTA Service & Administration Coordinator
Expertise: Supporting the sales team in missions by providing data, organizing logistics, and maintaining schedules. What is your favorite annual event in Flint & Genesee? My favorite annual event in Flint & Genesee is the Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills Country Club. It showcases golf in our area, we get to host people from outside of the county, and to top it all off, we get a country music concert each year!
