Board of Directors
The Waco Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation Board of Directors consists of twelve voting positions and one non-voting, ex-officio position. 4 from hotels with 125 rooms or more; 5 from hotels with 100-124 rooms; and 3 from hotels with 75-99 rooms.
Justin Edwards
Chairman
Waco Hilton (195 rooms)
Joshua Pursche
Vice Chair
La Quinta Inn (118 rooms)
Candlewood Suites (99 rooms)
Karli Fletcher
Treasurer
Residence Inn Waco South (78 rooms)
Tru by Hilton Waco South (98 rooms)
Marissa Maguire
Secretary
AC Hotel by Marriott (182 rooms)
Jacquelyn Baumann
Board Member
Cambria Hotel (130 rooms), EVEN Hotel (132 rooms), Hotel Indigo (111 rooms), Element Hotel (104 rooms)
Meraj Bhakta
Board Member
Hotel Indigo (111 rooms)
Meghan Byram
Board Member
Residence Inn Downtown (78 rooms)
Lori Harvey
Board Member
Hampton Inn & Suites South (123 rooms)
Donna Holdbook
Board Member
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (120 rooms)
Justin Kuzski
Board Member
Courtyard by Marriott (153 rooms)
Emily Jenogan
Board Member
WoodSpring Suites Waco South (122 Rooms)
Ed Guidotti
Board Member
Camp Fimfo (85 cabins)
Lisa Blackmon
Ex Officio
Interim Destination Development Officer
Waco Destination Marketing Organization
Carla Pendergraft
Executive Director
Waco Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation
Upcoming Meetings
Waco TPID Board meets at 9:30am on the third Wednesday of each month. Schedules are adjusted if needed due to emergent issues. Meetings are via currently Zoom.
May 21, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
Sep 17, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Marketing & Incentive Committee
Members: Donna Holdbrook, Justin Edwards, Justin Kuzski, Karli Fletcher, Joshua Pursche. All board members are welcome to attend.
Meetings: Tuesday prior to the board meeting, at 9:30 am via Zoom