Meet our Staff

Kathleen Davis, CDME

President & CEO

 
Kathleen is President and CEO of Destinations Texas, where she brings a deep passion for the destination industry and the people who make it thrive. Her career includes leading two destination organizations in Pennsylvania and guiding destinations across the country through strategic and master planning with MMGY NextFactor. Kathleen also serves on the board of Destinations International, chairs the CDME Board, and is actively involved in shaping the CDME curriculum and supporting the next generation of destination leaders.

She holds a Master's degree in Communications from Temple University.

She lives in Dallas with her husband Craig, and her two adorable sheepdogs, Winston and Clementine.


Lindsay Closson

Director of Marketing & Membership

 
Lindsay holds a BS in Hospitality & Tourism Management from San Diego State University and brings more than twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry. Having previously worked as both a hotel supplier and non-profit meeting planner, the majority of her career was spent in Group Sales with major hotel brands including both Hyatt & Hilton hotel corporations. 

She currently resides in Grapevine with her husband Brady and two young boys.

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