Overview
Established in 1989. The Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau has a contractual agreement with the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners to utilize a designated portion of the Clear Creek County Lodging Tax proceeds received for advertising, marketing, and tourism management in Clear Creek County.
Vision
Everything you come to Colorado for.
Mission
To maximize visitor spending in ways that support our businesses, benefit our communities, and protect our home and heritage.
Values
Sustainability
Preservation. Prosperity. Community.
Authentic
History. Heritage. Grounded.
Inclusivity
Passionate. Aspirational. Equitable.
Integrity
Trust. Honesty. Transparency.
Board of Directors
President
Alan Blado – Owner, Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting
Vice President
Nichole Nemmers – Owner, 11 Eleven Sales
Treasurer
Lana Hearne – Owner, Club Hotel
Codi Bair – President, Beau Jo’s Pizza
Amy Phan – Owner, Pheastly
Deanna Smith – Owner, Idaho Springs RV Resort and Campground
Loryn Roberson – Marketing Director, Loveland Ski Area
Volunteer members of the Tourism Bureau Board of Directors are business owners, operators, or employees assigned to engage in tourism marketing activities. Members are knowledgeable or experienced in advertising and marketing while collaborating on ways to encourage tourism. All members shall be citizens of or employed in Clear Creek County.
To the extent feasible, members shall be appointed from the breadth of the tourism industry in Clear Creek County. Businesses may be categorized as “adventure” “attractions” “tourist lodging” “restaurant” or “retail” businesses. Appointments shall reflect the evolution of the tourism industry, provided that at all times someone in the tourist lodging business is willing to serve as a director, a minimum of one member of the Board should be appointed from that category of tourism business.
There shall be not fewer than three (3) and no more than nine (9) members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation (Board). All appointments shall be made by the Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). All members of the Board shall serve without compensation and shall receive no fees or remuneration for their services; provided, however, that they shall be entitled to be reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket expenditures incurred in connection with the Corporation’s business is approved by the Board of Directors.
Jess Jones, Director
Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau
Meet the Tourism Director
Jess Jones brings a unique blend of social media savvy, tourism expertise, and outdoor recreation experience to her role as Tourism Director at the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau. With a background that spans marketing and events in Georgetown, she’s leveraged her skills to put Clear Creek on the map. Highlights of her tenure include being featured in Merriest Main Street 2023, completing the prestigious state’s Colorado Tourism Leadership Journey, and receiving the Governor’s Rising Tourism Star award. She’s assited in Clear Creek became the proud home of the Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament (2024), secured the Colorado Tourism Marketing Grant (2025), and prepared the launch of the Tourism Forum for 2026. Jess’s vision and energy make her a standout leader in Colorado tourism.
Meeting Schedule
The Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau Board of Directors meets monthly. Currently, regular meetings are scheduled the second Thursday of each month. Unless otherwise noted below, meetings are held in a hybrid format, with an option to attend in-person at the Visitor Center in Idaho Springs, or to attend remotely via ZOOM.
Please send us an email if you are interested in joining the board or interested in attending a meeting.
All meetings are open to the public.
01.08.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
02.12.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
03.12.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
04.09.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
05.14.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
06.11.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
07.09.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
08.13.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
09.10.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
10.08.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
11.12.2026 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
12.10.2026 – 9am Location TBD – Regular Meeting (In-Person Only)