Board of Managers

SoIN Tourism, officially known as the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau, is a public agency created in Indiana Code. We are governed by a 13-member Board of Managers; members are appointed by various elected officials and bodies. Board terms last two years. Some of the current board members may be reappointed when their terms expire on January 15, 2024; however, there are occasionally vacancies. We want to help our appointing authorities select great board members by spreading the word about board service and how those who are interested might ask to be appointed.

Five authorities appoint community members to the Board of Managers. These appointing authorities are:  

  • Clark County Commissioners  
  • Floyd County Commissioners  
  • Clarksville Town Council  
  • Jeffersonville Mayor  
  • New Albany Mayor  


Indiana Code requires: 

  • Two years of residency in Clark or Floyd County prior to appointment; 
  • At least a simple majority of the board members must be involved in the tourism industry; 
  • A balance of political party membership among the members. 


Want to learn more? A position description for board members can be found here. Or call Jim Epperson, at 812-596-0067 to discuss board service. 

If you’re interested in serving, you can contact the mayors of Jeffersonville or New Albany, the Town Council of Clarksville or the County Commissioners of either county. Or complete the form found here and send it to Jim Epperson at Jim@GoSoIN.com. We will forward your information to any appointing authority eligible to appoint you.

View 2024 Annual Report

Meetings

2026 Board Meeting Dates

In accordance with its bylaws, the Board of Managers for the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau, dba SoIN Tourism, will hold monthly meetings on the following dates at 11:45 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

  • January 21, 2026*
  • February 18, 2026
  • March 25, 2026
  • April 15, 2026
  • May 20, 2026
  • June 17, 2026
  • July 15, 2026
  • August 19, 2026
  • September 16, 2026
  • October 21, 2026
  • November 18, 2026
  • December 16, 2026

*The January 21 meeting will take place at 11 a.m.

 

2025 Board of Managers

Name:

Position:

Appointed by:

Term Begin:

Term End:

Eric Ballenger

Board Member

Mayor of Jeffersonville

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2027

Courtney Lewis

President

Mayor of New Albany

Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2026

Mark Bliss

Treasurer

Floyd County Commissioners

Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2026

Rick Lovan

Vice-President

Mayor of Jeffersonville

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2027

Jim Book

Board Member

Clark County Commissioners

Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2026

Fannie Broxon

Secretary

Clark County Commissioners

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2027

Ronald Ellis

Board Member

Mayor of Jeffersonville

Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2026

Tammi Gibson

Board Member

Clarksville Town Council

Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2026

Pat Harrison

Board Member

Mayor of New Albany

Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2026

Kyle Hoehn

Board Member

Clarksville Town Council

Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2026

Connie Sipes

Board Member

Mayor of New Albany

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2027

David Duggins

Board Member

Floyd County Commissioners

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2027

Ed Zastawny

Board Member

Clark County Commissioners

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2027