Wabash, Ind. – Beverly Vanderpool was honored on December 16 during Visit Wabash
County’s end of the year board celebration, which took place at the Charley Creek Inn.
Vanderpool, who served as Visit Wabash County’s board president during 2021, was
presented with a Distinguished Leadership Award for her level of service and dedication
to the organization.
Presenting the award on behalf of the full board of directors and staff was Adam
Stakeman, incoming 2022 Board President for Visit Wabash County. “On behalf of Visit
Wabash County, we would like to honor your service as President for the last year,” said
Stakeman. “During your tenure you have represented Visit Wabash County with
advocacy, positive leadership, and strength. You have led the board and staff with
vision, dedication, and care. We thank you for your service to this board and to all of
Wabash County.”
During the past year, Visit Wabash County has aggressively accomplished an advanced
scope of work which included launching the inaugural Bluegrass at Hopewell event, the
completion of a localized extreme triathlon, Trolley No. 85 experience tours, and
executing the installation of three Wabash County Hero Memorials.
“The leadership of Visit Wabash County is in strong & very capable hands,” said
Vanderpool. “It has been rewarding to act as President for the organization and it has
been an honor to serve alongside an incredible group of community leaders.”
In 2022 the organization will be governed by President, Adam Stakeman (Industrial
Sales Manager for J.M. Reynolds Oil Company), Vice President, Howard Kaler (General
Manager for the Charley Creek Inn), Treasurer, Nate Fansher (Senior Vice President at
Crossroads Bank), Secretary, Jeremy Markham (Athletic Director for Huntington
Community Schools), Beverly Vanderpool (City of Wabash), Carrie Vineyard (Chief
Marketing Officer for Gebhart Holdings), Brittany Rager (Marketing & Special Event
Director for Brandt’s Harley-Davidson), Jennifer Bailey, (owner of Salamonie Bridal
Stalls and The Sanctuary), and Jan Roland (Community Volunteer).
Executive Director of Tourism Christine Flohr thanked the board of directors for the role
they play throughout the year.
“Serving Wabash County as the director of tourism is an absolute honor,” said Flohr.
“The board of directors and the team at Visit Wabash County have built something
extraordinary that we can all be proud of and feel an incredible sense of pride knowing
that our work impacts the greater good of all.”