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Current Job Openings There are no open positions at this time. Why Work at Visit Franklin Visit Franklin is a fantastic place to work—just ask any of our employees! We are located in the heart of Franklin, right on Main Street. We are a close-knit group of passionate, inclusive, energetic, driven people committed to promoting Franklin and all the communities…

Brock Hurtle SALES MANAGER Brock Hurtle serves as a Sales Manager, recruiting meetings, events, and conventions to the county, with a specific focus on the motorcoach and group business industries. Prior to joining Visit Franklin, Hurtle was with the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans, where he served most recently as Senior Account Executive of Season Ticket Services. He spent the…

Nate Gaw SENIOR SALES MANAGER If you work hard, you play hard – and Nate does a lot of both. Nate’s competitive nature – which can be attributed to the fact that he’s a self-proclaimed professional cornhole player – keeps him on his toes. He’s always willing to undertake any task that comes his way, from booking that last minute…

Brendan Johansen DIRECTOR OF SALES If adventure is calling, you better believe that Brendan is picking up the phone. When he’s not leading the sales team to recruit meetings and youth sports tournaments to Franklin, you’ll find him searching for new kayaking spots or playing ice hockey. Brendan’s adventures at Visit Franklin take him to events across the country, where…

Katie Murdock SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER Katie is constantly learning and exploring, so there is no doubt why she is the perfect fit as Visit Franklin’s senior marketing manager. She loves investigating the latest trends, whether for work or wellness. (She’s currently obsessed with Wim Hof breathwork and ice baths!) That curiosity comes in handy while constantly working with outside marketing…

Kiki Kixmiller BRAND IDENTITY DESIGNER Kiki Kixmiller is the Brand Identity Designer at Visit Franklin where she leads the branding efforts creating all kinds of cool stuff while simultaneously fending off any request involving Comic Sans. When not creating something awesome, you’ll find Kiki taking photos around town, hanging with her labradoodle Mango, or binging Stranger Things. She’s seen the…

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…