Board of Directors

The Lake County CVB/South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors meet on the third Thursday of each month at noon at the Indiana Welcome Center's Conference Room at 7770 Corinne Dr., Hammond. A change in location or date/time will be posted at the Indiana Welcome Center at least 48 hours in advance. Please call 219-989-7770 with any questions.

Board Members

Robert Forster

Chairman
Retired
Appointed By: Town of Merrillville

Brent Brashier

Vice Chairman 
Owner, Doc's Smokehouse and Craft Bar
Appointed By: Town of Dyer

Chareice White

Secretary 
Owner Reice Communications
Appointed By: Mayor of Crown Point

John Kiernan

Treasurer
Retired
Appointed By: Lake County Council

Paul Anderson

Visitor Center and Store Manager, The Shrine of Christ's Passion
Appointed By: Lake County Commissioners

Christine Cash

General Manager, Ramada Inn and Conference Center
Appointed By: Town of Highland

Raymundo Garcia

Owner, El Taco Real
Appointed By: Hammond City Council

Nicole Lopez

Special Events Coordinator, City of Hobart
Appointed By: Mayor of Hobart

Darnail Lyles

Attorney at Law 
Appointed By: Mayor of Gary

Matthew Maloney

Realtor at Coldwell Banker
Appointed By: Town of Munster

Andy Qunell

President VRQ LLC
Appointed By: Town of Griffith

Chris Rich

Retired
Appointed By: Lake County Commissioners

Michelle Robinson

Owner, Clean Paws Mobile Grooming Salon  
Appointed By: Gary Common Council  

Matthew Schuffert

Senior Vice President, Ameristar Casino 
Appointed By: Mayor of East Chicago 

Doug Spencer

West Environmental Operations Coordinator, US Steel / CEO/Owner, Pier 74 Grill, Cedar Lake
Appointed by: Lake County Council

Larry Tucker

Owner, Arby's Franchise
Appointed By: Town of Schererville

W. F. Wellman

Retired
Appointed By: Lt. Governor 

Ed Welch

Welch's Stop & Shop
Appointed By: Town of St. John

Marty Wielgos

District Manager, Hammond Sanitary District
Appointed By: City of Hammond

Andrew Kyres

Vice President, Business Banking Center Management First Financial Bank, Crown Point
Parliamentarian

James Magrames

Attorney
Kopka Pinkus & Dolin, LLC