Donna Shaw Email & Phone Number

As a brand steward for Chicago, led all marketing functions to achieve sales growth, visibility and a consistent brand image for the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB), among the top three largest convention & visitors bureaus in the nation. The CCTB’s efforts contribute to the $10.2 billion annual economic impact to Chicago’s economy and the 125,000 jobs created by Chicago tourism annually. Reported directly to the President and CEO.

Hired after a national search for the first position of its kind. Directed cultural, film, convention facilities and tourism initiatives for the City of Miami Beach, one of the nation’s largest tourism destinations. Represented the City of Miami Beach at all city meetings and served as spokesperson to the media. Reported directly to the City Manager.

Led international programs to help market United States tourism in Europe for Custom Marketing Group, a global integrated marketing company specializing in building strategic public/private sector partnerships for turnkey solutions to global marketing challenges. Reported directly to President and CEO.

Appointed by Governor Jim Edgar to serve as Director of Tourism for the State of Illinois, led Illinois’ tourism to its status as one of the nation’s most respected programs. Responsible for one of the most significant tourism development periods in the state’s history that created thousands of jobs and injected millions of dollars into the economy. Reported to the Director of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.