As president of the state group, Hecquet will be responsible for spearheading new association initiatives, planning for the association’s future, ensuring effective association-wide communication, and representing the association at public events and before public bodies, according to an announcement.
“I am honored and humbled that my fellow OACVB members have selected me to lead our association,” Hecquet said in a written statement. “I look forward to continuing the legacy of success that the OACVB has achieved and to drive new initiatives to further the importance of our industry.”
The Ohio Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus promotes tourism in the state through cooperative marketing, industry education, legislative awareness, trend identification and professional development.
The Butler County Visitors Bureau was established in 2007.