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Matthew Maxey SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Matt is the guy who is always ready to share a story with you. With a passion for new experiences, taking the back roads, and seeing everything possible, Matt has been sharing stories with others before he knew it could be a career. He has explored 48 states (so far) and all 95…

Lauren Ward VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Lauren is one of the friendliest people you’ll meet! Don’t believe us? Well, her high school class did name her “Most Congenial.” You’ll know Lauren is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications because she’s always quick to share a story. She claims Cookie Monster as her spirit animal, so don’t be…

Heather Doleshel SENIOR MANAGER OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Curious which Visit Franklin staff member you are most likely to run into around town? Look no further than Heather! As the strategic engagement manager, Heather is the person whose daily goal is connecting with the amazing community we call home! She connects the hospitality community with partner resources and spearheads many of…

David Edwards VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION David A. Edwards is a constant learner with a watchful eye for processes and efficiencies – and he’s a decent table tennis player too! Lucky for Visit Franklin, David has been using those process and efficiency skills as the Vice President of Finance & Administration since December 2022. He oversees the accounting and…

Maureen Haley Thornton PRESIDENT & CEO Maureen Haley Thornton has served as President & CEO of Visit Franklin since July 2021. Prior to Visit Franklin, Thornton served as the Vice President of Strategic Tourism Initiatives at Visit Houston. There she developed and executed successful strategic tourism initiatives designed to increase leisure tourism visitation and ensure both consistency and quality of…

Meet the people behind Visit Franklin! From communicating with merchants about upcoming events to organizing sports tournaments and corporate meetings, we’ve got a fantastic team with a variety of talents and expertise to promote Franklin and Williamson County. Administrative MAUREEN HALEY THORNTON President & CEO DAVID EDWARDS Vice President of Finance & Administration HEATHER DOLESHEL Senior Manager, Stakeholder Engagement MEGAN…