We work hard to promote, support, and develop tourism in Jamestown, ND, and surrounding areas. A big (and fun!) part of that mission is to provide visitors with friendly service, helping furnish the information they need to make their visit great.
Jamestown Tourisms mission is to promote, support, and develop tourism growth in Jamestown, ND and the surrounding areas.
Contact us at 701-251-9145 or 1-800-222-4766. Our Visitors Information Center is located at 120 2nd St. SE.
Meet Our Team
Emily
Executive Director
We lovingly call her the boss lady! But you can call her Emily. Emily is an NDSU Alum with a Bachelor's degree in Sports & Recreation Leadership. She has effortlessly stepped into the Executive Director role for tourism after entering a partnership with the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. She looks forward to continuing the growth Jamestown has seen recently and fostering relationships with those who make it possible.
Allison
Visitor Experience Manager
Allison is an NDSU Alum with a Bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Communications. Her previous experience with historical research, exhibit implementation, and office management have served her well in this role. She loves to research interesting historic facts about the area and share them with whoever might be interested. She was born and raised in North Dakota, and loves giving restaurant/food recommendations!
Warren
Marketing Manager
The marketing manager position is shared between the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce and Jamestown Tourism. Warren stepped into the role after both entities entered into a partnership. A native of Montana, he graduated from the University of Jamestown with a Bachelor's in Mass Communications. He is excited to expand tourism's reach and generate a positive voice in an effort to grow and culture Jamestown and the surrounding area.
Board Of Directors
The Jamestown Tourism Board of Directors is composed of up to 15 Jamestown and Stutsman County representatives. The Full Board usually meets monthly on the 4th Monday of the month.
Executive Board
Bethany Jobson - President
Michael Savaloja - Vice President
Krysten Perkins - Treasurer
Christian Cairy - At-Large
Taylor Barnes - At-Large
Full Board
David Schloegel - City Council Liaison Ex-Officio
Pam Fosse - Ex-Officio
Corry Shevlin - Ex-Officio
Emily Bivens - Ex-Officio
Upcoming Meetings
The Full Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of the month at the Chamber/JSDC Lower Level meeting room at 5:15 p.m.
Changes to the scheduled board meetings will be announced ahead of time and reported in the Jamestown Sun.
Grants
Jamestown Tourism offers grant funding to non-profit or municipal organizations for projects that enhance the impact of the tourism industry in Jamestown, ND and Stutsman County. New projects and events which bring in overnight visitors to stay in our lodging facilities will be given top priority when awarding grant funds. Grant applications must be turned in by the second Friday of the month.
Jamestown Tourism Grants
City Promotional Capital Construction Grant Fund
These requests are due by March 1st and October 1st of each year and will be heard at the Jamestown Tourism Grant/Exec Meeting of March and October.
