Board of Directors
The mission of the Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism Commission, Inc. is to appropriately allocate tax dollars to improve the local economy by generating overnight visitors to Rockcastle County, thereby driving sales to all tourism related businesses.
The Mount Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourist Commission Board of Directors is a dedicated team of community leaders committed to promoting tourism, preserving local heritage, and enhancing the economic vitality of Rockcastle County. Through strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, and innovative marketing, the board works to showcase the natural beauty, cultural richness, and unique attractions of our region. Together, the board steers efforts to make Mount Vernon and Rockcastle County a welcoming destination for visitors and a vibrant place to live, work, and explore.
The offices of the Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism Commission are located inside the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 2590 Richmond Street, Mount Vernon, Kentucky.
Board of Director Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 PM at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum Conference Room.
Board of Directors
Neal Sluder, Chairman
Shannon Bishop, Vice-Chairman
Lynn Tatum, Secretary
Jim Bowman, Member
Buzz Carloftis, Member
Carrie Mullins, Member
Glenda Smith, Member
Tourism Staff
Jessica Blankenship, Executive Director, Mt. Vernon - Rockcastle County Tourism & Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
kentuckymusichalloffame@gmail.com
Phone: 606-256-9814
Ann Cromer, Tour Group & Meetings Coordinator
annkmhof@gmail.com
Phone: 606-256-9814
Allison Cupp, Event Coordinator
allisonkmhof@gmail.com
Phone: 606-256-9814
Kathy Brown, Guest Services Clerk
Chelsea Roberts, Guest Services Clerk