Our guest for the September 22nd edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Craig Davis, President & CEO, Visit Dallas

Craig T. Davis is President & CEO of Visit Dallas, the city’s sales and marketing organization. He directs and manages all of Visit Dallas’ strategies, operations, activities, and staff as the organization works to achieve its mission to market Dallas globally to benefit our community and visitors. Tourism is big business in Dallas and drives more than $5B in economic impact and supports more than 65,000 jobs.

Craig has worked in the hospitality industry for more than three decades and began his tenure as President & CEO of Visit Dallas in January 2020. Prior to Visit Dallas he served as President & CEO of VisitPittsburgh, and during his 19-year career there served as Executive Director of Convention Sales and Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Craig’s extensive background in the hospitality industry also includes experience in marketing and sales at hotels in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Toronto.

Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Craig became a U.S. citizen in 2001. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. In 2002, Craig became a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) and now serves as a course instructor for its leadership program. The CDME status is recognized within the convention and visitors bureau industry as its highest educational achievement. He has served as the Chairman of Destinations International Association as well as the Destination International Foundation.

VisitDallas.com

(214) 571-1000

Guest Craig Davis, Host Steve A Klein

Our guest for the August 22nd edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: John Carona, Chairman & CEO , Associa

John Carona’s journey from a young entrepreneur in East Dallas to the visionary leader of Associa, the largest manager of community associations in North America, epitomizes excellence in leadership, innovation, and community service.

A native Texan and the grandson of Italian immigrants, John demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit from the tender age of 12. Through sheer determination, he worked three jobs to fund his education, eventually graduating as an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin.\

In 1979, John founded what is known today as Associa, a modest property management boutique in Dallas. Under his leadership, Associa has expanded to over 300 offices across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, employing more than 16,000 people. This remarkable growth is a testament to John’s innovative vision and unwavering commitment to excellence

AssociaOnLine.com

(214) 953-3009

Guest: John Carona, Host Steve A Klein