Connie Del Signore
President & CEO
cdelsignore@VisitAnnapolis.org
410-280-0445, Ext. 100

After serving as director of two other conference and visitor bureaus in her 20 year career in the industry, Connie moved to Annapolis in 2003 to accept the position of President & CEO of the AAACCVB. She immediately advanced the professionalism of the CVB resulting in an increase in tourism’s economic impact to the community.

Her energy and achievements have been noticed by those in the industry as well as local and state officials. Connie and the CVB received 3 letters of commendation from the County Executive; she served on Governor O’Malley’s Transition Team DBED Workgroup, and was twice listed by the Capital/Gazette as one of the top persons impacting the county’s economy. During all of this activity, Connie oversaw a $1.4 million renovation and expansion of the CVB offices and Visitors Center which was completed in October 2007, one month earlier than scheduled, and within budget.

In December 2007 Connie began serving a 2-year term as Chairman of the Maryland Association of Destination Marketing Organizations. She was appointed by Governor O’Malley in October 2007 to serve a 2-year term on the Maryland Tourism Development Board and was re-appointed to a 3-year term in 2009.

Susan Steckman
Vice President, Communications
ssteckman@VisitAnnapolis.org
410 280 0445, Ext 103

Vice President, Communications, Susan Steckman, brings 20 years of public relations and marketing experience to the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB). After graduating from West Chester State College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, the Pennsylvania native started her career in broadcasting as news director at radio stations in Delaware and Maryland.

She went on to serve as Public Relations Director for the town of Ocean City, Maryland and as Tourism Director for Baltimore County, Maryland. After heading up her own communications consulting company in Salisbury, Maryland, Susan moved to Anne Arundel County in 2000 to market the Historic Annapolis Foundation. Four years later, she joined the ranks of the AAACCVB. Since that time, she has been providing members of the news media with the information they need to tell the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County story. Ms. Steckman has boosted brand awareness for the destination by generating more than $7 million in earned media annually.

Catalina Burke
Director of Marketing
cburke@VisitAnnapolis.org
410-280-0445, Ext 105

Ms. Burke joined the CVB team as Director of Marketing in February 2008. Before coming to the CVB, she worked as a marketing and communications specialist for a national trade association in Washington, DC developing extensive knowledge and experience in communication, PR, marketing, exhibit management, and print and web design and content development.
 
Through her marketing and partnership initiatives, Ms. Burke is thoroughly involved in diverse aspects of the CVB from business partnerships, community and consumer contact, and advertising and media contracts. Her responsibilities include managing the Bureau’s marketing efforts, such as advertising and media placement, implementing marketing programs, and building and enhancing the CVB’s Internet presence.

Sales Manager
410-280-0445, Ext. 107

Jo Ellyn McNees
Director of Sales
jmcnees@VisitAnnapolis.org
410-280-0445, Ext 106

Sales Director, JoEllyn McNees brings 20 years of sales and marketing experience to the AAACCVB.

After attending Penn State University and Geneva College, Jo began her career as a consultant for a public relations company developing and facilitating corporate sales trainings and government job training seminars.Her diverse work experience includes the hospitality industry, the Chamber of Commerce, the airline industry, the medical industry and the judicial system.

Jo moved from the Pittsburgh area to Annapolis five years ago and immediately appreciated all the amenities that the historic, mariner city of Annapolis has to offer, finding Annapolis to be accommodating and unforgettable. Jo would love the opportunity to show you Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the BWI Gateway area.

Contact JoEllyn for a memorable business or leisure adventure.

Sue McKenzie
Visitor Center Manager
smckenzie@VisitAnnapolis.org
410-280-0445, Ext. 108

In 2010, Sue McKenzie joined the AAACCVB as Visitor Center Manager. Sue comes to the bureau with a strong background in personnel training and scheduling, ideal qualifications for the role she now holds.

Sue is currently responsible for directing and training all of the volunteer information specialists who greet 160,000 visitors annually to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. She maintains the Visitor Center facility and manages the information materials inventory.

Sue is a life-long resident of Anne Arundel County with a great love for the area and its rich history.

Dani Monaghan
Director of Finance
dmonaghan@VisitAnnapolis.org
410-280-0445, Ext. 102

Dani Monaghan joined the Conference and Visitors Bureau as Director of Finance in April 2011. Most recently employed as an accountant at Deloitte & Touche, she brings experience in general accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management to the organization.

In her current position, Dani works closely with staff and management to ensure the financial soundness of the CVB. Her human resources responsibilities include hiring, benefit program review, and employee relations.

Dani is a native of Annapolis and resident of Anne Arundel County. She graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.

Susan Parker
Manager of Community Partnerships
sparker@VisitAnnapolis.org
410-280-0445, Ext 104

Manager of Community Partnerships, Susan Parker, brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience to the CVB. Her passion for planning meetings and special events began when she served as a meeting coordinator at the historic five-diamond, five-star Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.

Susan further honed her luxury hotel experience while working as a conference service manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. After being immersed in a service philosophy that provided the foundation for how she conducts business today, Susan went on to serve as director of catering sales at the Westin, BWI.

Since joining the ranks CVB in July 2009, Susan has been cultivating new members and encouraging existing partners to take full advantage of their CVB membership by participating in projects and promotions designed to enhance their visibility and boost their bottom line.

Ronnee Zilonis
Assistant to the President
rzilonis@VisitAnnapolis.org 
410-280-0445, Ext. 101

Ronnee Zilonis joined the CVB in 2009 as Sales Coordinator. After two years of in-the-trenches learning of the hospitality industry, she accepted the position of Assistant to the President, where her duties include general office management, meeting coordination and ensuring the CVB’s on-going green sustainability.

This Anne Arundel County native has a deep appreciation of the area’s history and beauty, and enjoys showing it off.