Our guest for the October 14th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Mark W. Thompson, Executive Director, Visit Plano

Mark W. Thompson, Executive Director, Visit Plano

Mark Thompson has served as Executive Director of Visit Plano since 1998. Mark began his career at the Tyler Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) in the mid 80’s, continuing at the South Padre Island CVB in the 90’s before joining Visit Plano.

Visit Plano is the official destination management and marketing organization for the City of Plano. Visit Plano is charged with marketing the city as a whole – from hotels and events to restaurants and attractions.

During the 2020-21 fiscal year, Plano brought in some three million overnight visitors. Overall, in 2021, visitor spending generated more than $750 million and supported some 6,800 local hospitality industry jobs.

Mark is currently serving his second term as Board Chair for the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) and has also been an instrumental player in organizing activities for Team Texas, particularly for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. 

VisitPlano.com

Phone: (800) 81-Plano

Our guest for the October 7th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Chet Kimmell, President & CEO, Neighborhood Credit Union

Chet Kimmell, President & CEO, Neighborhood Credit Union

Chet Kimmell has served as president and CEO of Neighborhood Credit Union since 1995. Under his leadership, the credit union assets have topped $1 billion, and membership has grown to some 60,000 people.

Originally known as Dallas Postal Employees Credit Union, Neighborhood Credit Union opened its doors to its first members in April 1930, just months after the U.S. stock market crashed. Neighborhood Credit Union now serves the entire state of Texas and its ongoing effort to offer members convenient services in their communities and mobile access wherever they go.

Chet served on the boards of directors for Town North Bank and SWACHA, where he is a former chairman of the board. He also has served on several committees of the Texas Credit Union League, including the TCUL PAC Advisory Committee.

MyNCU.com

Phone: (214) 748-9393