Visit Cheyenne has announced a leadership transition following the appointment of CEO Domenic Bravo as the new Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism. To ensure a seamless transition and maintain organizational momentum, the Laramie County Tourism Joint Powers Board has appointed current Vice President, Jim Walter, as Interim President & CEO.
Walter said there is a lot to look forward to from Visit Cheyenne in the coming months.
Walter added the summer was very strong for tourism in Cheyenne.
Jim Walter will assume day-to-day leadership of Visit Cheyenne effective Saturday.
With over 22 years of experience in destination management and tourism marketing, Walter has played a key role in shaping the organization’s most successful initiatives and events, including the Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Dinner Series, while leading the marketing and sales efforts that bring more visitors to Laramie County.
He joined Visit Cheyenne in 2013 and has served in several key roles, including Director of Convention Sales, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Vice President for the past five years.