Courtney was hired as Director of Tourism in February 2022 and immediately began building up the new destination marketing organization. In her role, Courtney directs the overall marketing and sales efforts for Visit Manitowoc. Courtney first dove into the tourism industry when she served the state as Miss Wisconsin 2016. Following this unique position, Courtney continued her career in various roles first in Madison and later in the Manitowoc area in marketing, branding, public relations and fund development. A Manitowoc native, Courtney is committed to serving and growing the community. Courtney served as an Alderwoman for the City of Manitowoc from 2019-2021 and is currently a member of Progress Lakeshore's marketing committee and the Rahr-West Art Museum Board of Directors. In her role, Courtney has been recognized as a Progress Lakeshore Economic Accelerator of the Year nominee, Insight on Business 40 under 40, Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism Rising Star nominee and a Herald Times Reporter Person of the Year.
