Southern Delaware Tourism installs new officers

At its July meeting, the Southern Delaware Tourism board of directors installed Co-chair Bonnie Hall as its new chair for a two-year term.

Hall was employed with Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown for 29 years. She is a graduate of Delaware Tech who earned her bachelor of science and master of business arts degrees at Delaware State College. Hall earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Delaware. She is a member of the Committee on Native American Ministry within the Peninsula-Delaware Conference and a member of the University of Delaware’s Sea Grant Advisory Board. She also chairs the scholarship and commemoration committee for the Nanticoke Indian Association Inc. Hall is a member of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe and takes pride in its history, culture and heritage.

Serving as co-chair is Matt Parker, president of Rosemont Wealth Management and president of the Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce.

Outgoing Chair Benjamin Gray, area general manager of the Bellmoor Inn and Spa, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott, and Holiday Inn Express Bethany Beach, was presented with a tribute from Gov. John Carney for his service to the Southern Delaware Tourism board.

“Southern Delaware Tourism is very fortunate to have such professionals serve on our board of directors. Bonnie, Matt, and Ben all care deeply about Sussex County and its tourism industry, and their passion to promote our area is an asset to the organization. We are grateful for Ben’s service, and excited to have Bonnie and Matt leading the board into the future,” said Scott Thomas, SDT executive director.

Southern Delaware Tourism supports and encourages the identification, development and promotion of sustainable, year-round tourism in Southern Delaware that contributes to economic growth and improves the area’s quality of life.

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