Brent Malone hired as the first Convention and Tourism Bureau Executive Director

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On July 13, 2016, the members of the Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau recommended hiring Brent Malone as the Executive Director.   Malone will be the first person to serve in this position, and he will begin on August 1, 2016.

Malone will be a city employee and will report to Bill Keefer, City Manager.  The Bureau members will provide direction on projects and budget matters.

Malone's office will be housed at the Grand Lake Visitor's Center located on Highway 59 N.  His office will be located in the same building as the Grand Lake Association and the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

Malone's part-time position is funded by the Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax.