The Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association (LCVA) announced today that Bill Gibson, Business Development Manager at the National Conference Center has been elected to the position of Board Chair of the LCVA Board as of July 1, 2007.

Bill Gibson takes over the position from Carol Welti, who has led the LCVA Board for the past 2 years.

As Chair of the LCVA's Board of Directors, Bill Gibson will be responsible for the programmatic and fiscal integrity of the corporation, and will lead the 28-member LCVA Board in planning and guidance for the work of the organization; approve its policies; assist in securing the financial resources required to sustain and increase tourism programs; and share responsibility for effective recruiting and retention programs.

As Business Development Manager for The National Conference Center, Bill Gibson is primarily responsible for developing long-term business opportunities through strategic relationships with senior executives at major corporations and federal government agencies.

With 20 years of experience, Bill Gibson has a wide range of experience as a senior staff member in the marketing of hospitality services, serving as national sales manager for Hilton International Hotels, Director of Sales for Xerox Document University, and Regional Sales Director for Synxis Corporation, prior to joining The National Conference Center in 2001.

A native of Washington, D.C., Bill has lived in Loudoun County for the past 13 years and presently resides in Purcellville with his wife Beth, and their two children, Adam and Eric.