| John Rolfe named Houston’s CVB COO |
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| Written by Helen Holzer |
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HOUSTON – The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) selected John Rolfe as chief operating officer, a new position for the organization. Reporting directly to president and CEO Greg Ortale, Rolfe will lead the day-to-day operations of the GHCVB, including overseeing programs to develop alternative revenue sources.
Rolfe comes to Houston from his position as president and CEO of Go Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau, a post he’s held since 2001. Previously, Rolfe was vice president of economic development for the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce and served as deputy secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce for five years. His experience also includes more than 15 years in the hospitality industry, serving as director of finance and administration at both the Wichita and San Jose, Calif. convention and visitors bureaus.
Rolfe is a graduate of Wichita State University, holding a bachelor's degree in business administration. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation, Travel Industry Association of Kansas, Destination Marketing Association International and Wichita Collegiate School. Rolfe also is a member of the Wichita State University Board of Trustees. |
