Visit Temecula Valley Presents New Board Of Directors, Members: 2025

TEMECULA, CA—This week, Visit Temecula Valley, the region’s official destination marketing organization, announced its 2025 Board of Directors. Led by newly appointed Chair Chris Baily of Baily Vineyard & Winery, the Board members are highly respected, seasoned community leaders and business owners with extensive experience in tourism and hospitality.

Executive Committee Members and Officers for 2025:

Chris Baily, Baily’s (Chair)
Cherise Manning, Grape Escape Balloon Adventure (1st Vice Chair)
Laura Stearn Wieters, Domaine Chardonnay (2nd Vice Chair)
Bill Wilson, Wilson Creek Winery (Treasurer)
Samantha Doffo, Doffo Winery (Secretary)
Ken Westmyer, Quality Inn (TID Chairman)
Michael Feeley, Pechanga Development Corporation (Past Chair)

New Board Members:

Cathy Gibson, Small Barn
John Goldsmith, Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Leah Ponte, Ponte Vineyard Inn & Winery
Continuing Board Members:
Melody Brunsting, Melody’s Adworks
Krista Chaich, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association
Chris Johnson, Home2 Suites
John Kelliher, Grapeline Wine Tours
Robert Kellerhouse, Galway Downs Equestrian
Chris Keyson, 8 Bit Brewing Company
Jeffrey Kurtz, Promenade Temecula
James Pulver, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Ken Smith, Galway Downs

As the new board chairman, Baily discussed what's next for the group, saying:

“Visit Temecula Valley plays a crucial role in developing and growing the region’s visitor economy and I’m extremely honored for the opportunity to serve as Chair. I look forward to working with the Board as we advocate for our partners, capitalize on opportunities that support local tourism, and continue to position Temecula Valley as a premiere travel destination.”