Mark Calitri: Clermont County Leadership Years (2013–2015)

 These years changed the direction of my career.

From 2013 through 2015, I served as Executive Director and later President of the Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Those three years shaped how I understand tourism, community partnerships, and measurable economic impact. The work my team and I did across Clermont County helped set the tone for how I lead today in Kentucky.

What follows is a simple archive of the main articles, videos, and public moments from that time. Many people still search for “Mark Calitri Clermont County tourism,” so this page puts everything in one place.

 

2013

Highlights

In 2013, I stepped into the role of Executive Director of the Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Much of the early work centered on stabilizing operations, building relationships, and establishing a clearer direction for tourism growth across Clermont County.

  • Selection as Executive Director
  • Early county newspaper coverage introducing my leadership approach
  • First public board meetings and community presentations
  • Initial priorities for tourism development across the county

2013 Links

Clermont County convention & Visitors Bureau selects new Executive Director | Clermont County Ohio Government

Bing Videos


• Certified Destination Management Executive designation announcement
➡️ Mark Calitri receives Destination Marketing Executive designation | The Clermont Sun

• Clermont County’s Bid for GeoWoodstock 2018 — Article #2

➡️ Clermont County's Bid for Geowoodstock 2018 by Mark Calitri

• Additional 2013 media or photos

➡️ (1) The Clermont County... - Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau | Facebook


 

2014

Highlights

By 2014, Clermont County tourism momentum was growing. My work with county leaders, businesses, and state officials led to increased coverage in The Clermont Sun and deeper conversations around parks, events, and local assets. This was the year my leadership became more visible across the community.

  • Interviews and county features in The Clermont Sun
  • Tourism partnerships tied to East Fork upgrades and capital planning
  • Stronger public presence for Clermont County tourism projects
  • Expanding regional awareness of the county’s event potential

2014 Links

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• East Fork facility upgrades — The Clermont Sun
➡️ East Fork to get facility upgrades | The Clermont Sun

• Additional 2014 tourism articles involving Mark Calitri


 

2015

Highlights

2015 was my final full year in Clermont County, and it brought some of the strongest measurable results. Hotel performance reached record levels. Sporting events grew. Tourism development became more strategic, and I delivered multiple updates to the Clermont County Commissioners on growth and impact.

  • Record hotel year driven by strong tourism demand
  • Major sporting events including USRowing Club Nationals
  • Continued partnerships between the CVB and county leaders
  • Public presentations highlighting Clermont County’s economic gains

2015 Links

(• Area hotels record year — The Clermont Sun

➡️ Area hotels have a record year | The Clermont Sun

• CVB presentation to Clermont County Commissioners — April 29, 2015

➡️ Mark Calitri CVB Update

• CVB update to Commissioners — February 25, 2015

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• Additional 2015 tourism coverage featuring Mark Calitri
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 MARK CALITRI The shiny red tomato! | The Clermont Sun


VIDEO LIBRARY

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• 2014 Karl Schultz interview
➡️ SEGMENT I: Around MIAMI Township with Karl Schultz (APR 2014) on Vimeo


• County board meeting footage
➡️ Mark Calitri makes CVB presentation to Clermont County Commissioners. - April 29, 2015

Mark Calitri and the Convention and Visitors Bureau Update: February 25, 2015

 

The Clermont County years were a proving ground. The tourism work, the county partnerships, the community projects, and the meetings with state and local leaders shaped how I approach leadership today.

If you reached this page through search, this gives you a clear look at a chapter of my work that still influences everything I do in Owensboro and across Kentucky.

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