Bob Hood first joined the Gallia County Convention and Visitors bureau in 2001 after leaving a leadership position at a local business in Gallia County.

Bob has lived, worked and worshipped in Gallia County all of his life and developed a love for his home like none other.

It is not uncommon to see Bob working with his staff on long weekends, whether it be working the River Recreation Festival,  Antique Car Shows in the Park, Gospel Singing in the Park,  Tours at Bob Evans Farms or any of the many other events,  Bob still enjoys greeting visitors and showing them why he loves Gallia County!

Bob Hood

Executive Director

bobhood@visitgallia.com

Amanda Crouse

Assistant  Director

amandacrouse@visitgallia.com

Karen McCarty

Administrative Assistant

karenmccarty@visitgallia.com

Amanda Crouse, a native of Gallia County joined the Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau in 2000 after receiving her Associates Degree in Business.  She is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Business Management at the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College.

During her time at the Visitors Bureau, she has served on many committees and boards within the community, assisting them with planning and coordinating events for the area.  During her time at the Visitors Bureau she has developed several incentives to bring visitors to our area, such as the Southeast Ohio Tourism Expo which has tripled in attendance and participation over the past 3 years. She has produced many publications that are distributed across the region marketing Gallia County to potential travelers and tour bus operators. 

Amanda has two children, Gage and Wyatt, both of Gallipolis.  Her special interests are watching her boys play baseball and her love for dogs.

Karen McCarty started working at the Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau in February 2008.

Karen and her family moved to Gallipolis in 1967 when her father received a job transfer and has been here ever since.  After graduating from Gallia Academy High School, she started working at Gallia County Job and Family Services. 

"When I retired from GCJFS, I wanted a part-time job that allowed me flexibility to spend time with my family and to continue working with the public.  My position at the GCCVB has allowed both."

Jim Clark

Bookkeeper

jimclark@visitgallia.com

James H. Clark has been involved in financial work for

over 50 years.

He has been married to Irene for 52 years and they have

two children and 2 grandchildren."