PEOPLE NEWS

Explore Flint & Genesee, a division of Flint & Genesee Group, promoted Amari Steward to executive director. She replaced Alaina Wiens, who transitioned to chief marketing and communications officer. Formerly a senior sales manager for Explore Flint & Genesee, Steward has been with the organization since 2016. Additionally, the Michigan Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus named officers for the 2023 calendar year. Newly elected officers are Trevor Tkach of Traverse City Tourism, president; Susan Estler of Travel Marquette, vice president; Bob Lukens of Muskegon County, secretary; and Julie Pingston of the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, treasurer. Directors at large include Brad Barnett of Visit Keweenaw, Janet Korn of Experience Grand Rapids, and Annette Rummel of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau.