About Us
Founded in 1919, Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance is recognized as one of the oldest destination marketing organizations in the United States. We are an association of private-sector attractions, tourism-related businesses and county tourism offices working together to enhance and promote visitor businesses for the 9,000 square-mile Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Mission:
Lead economic growth and development through exemplary promotion of the Finger Lakes region as a world class tourism destination.
Vision:
Be the recognized leader for destination marketing strategies and resources in the Finger Lakes region.
FLTA Staff
Cynthia Kimble, President cindyk@fingerlakes.org
Cynthia Kimble, the former President of the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, was selected as FLTA's President in November of 2007. Kimble brings years of experience in marketing and financial management to her new post. She spent nearly 14 years at the Canandaigua Area Chamber of Commerce as Vice President, Financial Manager and BlueCross/Blue Shield Administrator. She also served as a Risk Management Supervisor for Paychex. Kimble holds a B.S. degree in Business Management from St. John Fisher College.
Scott Butler , Marketing Director scottb@fingerlakes.org
Scott joined the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance as Director of Marketing in December of 2008. A lifelong resident of the Finger Lakes Region, Scott is responsible for the overall marketing and public relations strategy of the organization. He will also partner with other tourism promotion agencies within the region to increase the visibility of and visitation to the area.
Scott joins the FLTA by way of Designworks Advertising in Syracuse, New York where he was an Account Executive for several local and national clients. He also served several years as Marketing Director for Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls and has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from SUNY Geneseo.
Michelle L. Radcliffe, Office Coordinator micheller@fingerlakes.org
A graduate of Keuka College with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Michelle was with Five-Star Bank for more than six years as a customer service representative. She is on the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Yankee Theatre Company. She also sings with the Yates County Community Choir.
Alison Petsky, Publications Coordinator alisonp@fingerlakes.org
Alison joined the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance in October 2005 as Publications Coordinator. She is responsible for key print publications such as the travel guide, mini-guide, group-tour planner, and many others. She is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in graphic design.
Jack Carlson, IT Administrator jackc@fingerlakes.org
Jack has over 25 years of experience as an IT Professional in both large and small corporations as well as IT experience in Direct Marketing with Catalyst Direct of Rochester, NY. He also has other unique, tourism & marketing related work experience with the wine industry, Ski resorts in Killington, VT, and a Atlantic City hotel and casino.
Thomas Cappon, Director of Sales tomc@fingerlakes.org
Tom is pleased to join the FLTA team as their Director of Sales. His years of sales and marketing experience will help promote FLTA partners to higher revenue returns. Tom is also a graduate of Alfred University with a BS degree in Marketing. He is excited about all the new marketing opportunities coming this year for our partners, and is looking forward to meeting with all of you. As an avid outdoorsman and life long resident, Tom also enjoys all the Finger Lakes Region has to offer with his son Cole.
Sarah Osterling, Marketing Assistant saraho@fingerlakes.org
Sarah Osterling is thrilled to join the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance as Marketing Assistant. She previously worked at Clear Channel Radio as an Account Executive, where she was responsible for a wide variety of area clients. In her new position, she will aid in marketing efforts to promote tourism to the Finger Lakes. Osterling has lived in the Finger Lakes region her entire life, and currently resides in Rochester. She earned her BA in Communication from SUNY Geneseo.
Kristy LaManche FL-LOWPA Program Coordinator kristyl@fingerlakes.org
Kristy comes to FL-LOWPA with 6 years experience as a Senior Planner on the CNY Regional Planning and Development Board in Syracuse, NY. Before that she was a laboratory & field technician with the Upstate Freshwater Institute in Syracuse, NY.
Born and raised in Buffalo, NY she moved to CNY to attend college. She earned a Master of Science Degree in Environmental and Forest Biology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. She also earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental and Forest Biology from SUNY.
FLTA Board of Directors
Gene Pierce, Chair
Yates County
Glenora Wine Cellars
Allen Fusco, Vice Chair
Chemung County
Holiday Inn Elmira/Horseheads
Scott Wiggins, Past Chair
Tompkins County
LaTourelle Resort & Spa
Sam Kryger- Secretary
Cortland County
Hope Lake Lodge & Resort
Nancy Tisch
Cayuga County
Bet The Farm
Lynne Stewart
Ontario County
Bristol Harbour
John Pulos
Schuyler County
Rosemarys Legacy B & B
Debbie Meritsky
Steuben County
Black Sheep Inn
Joe Gober
Seneca County
Americana Vineyards Winery
TPA's that sit on Board
Peggy Coleman, Treasurer
Steuben County CVB
Fred Bonn
Ithaca/Tompkins County CVB
Jim Dempsey
Cortland County CVB
Stella Reschke
Tioga County Tourism
FLTA TPA's MEMBERS
CAYUGA COUNTY
Meg Vanek
CHEMUNG COUNTY
Cynthia Raj
CORTLAND COUNTY
Jim Dempsey
ONTARIO COUNTY
Valerie Knoblauch
SCHUYLER COUNTY
Miranda O. Polmanteer
SENECA COUNTY
Jeff Shipley
STEUBEN COUNTY
Peggy Coleman
TOMPKINS COUNTY
Fred Bonn
YATES COUNTY
Mike Linehan
FL-LOWPA Board Members
Scott Ingmire
(Madison County), Chair
Craig Schutt
(Tompkins County), Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Mangle
(Hamilton County), Secretary
Russ Nemecek
(Onondaga County), Treasurer
Brian Wohnsiedler
(Jefferson County),
Eastern Region Rep
Jim Malyj
(Seneca County),
Central Region Rep
Victor Digiacomo
(Niagara County),
Western Region Re
