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Meet the Dawes County Travel Board

This is Northwest Nebraska, and there’s No Better Direction.​

FY 2023-24 Annual Report
Economic Impact Report

Our Team

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Northwest Nebraska Director Kerri Rempp

308-432-3006

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Chairman Drew Pope

At Large Member

Attorney at Crites & Shaffer Law Office

Term: Jan. 2022-Jan. 2026

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Vice Chairman Robyn Baquet

Lodging Member

Owner, Eagle’s Rest RV Park & Campground

Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2028

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Treasurer George Ledbetter

At Large Member

Retired

Term: Jan. 2022-Jan. 2026

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Secretary Brandon Davenport

At Large Member

Chadron State College Foundation

Term: Jan. 2022-Jan. 2026

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Board Member Stacy Swinney

At Large Member

Retired

Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2028

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Board Member Janelle Winkelman

Lodging Member

GM, Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2028

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Board Member Vic Rivera

Commissioner Representative

Owner, Pine Ridge Service Station

Term: Jan. 2025-Jan. 2026

Join us

The DCTB holds a public monthly meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at 342 Main St., Chadron, NE (see the 2025 schedule below). For more information about the DCTB call the Visitors Center at 308-432-3006.

2025 DCTB Meeting Dates

January – Tuesday, January 7

February – Tuesday, February 4

March – Tuesday, March 4

April – Tuesday April 1

May – Tuesday, May 6

June – Tuesday, June 3

July – Monday, July 1

August – Tuesday, August 5

September – Tuesday, September 2

October – Tuesday, October 7

November – Tuesday, November 4

December – Tuesday, December 2

Members of the public may also join by Zoom at https://unl.zoom.us/j/96317455565

Mission Statement

The Dawes County Travel Board promotes Northwest Nebraska and seeks to improve visitor experience while advising the Board of Commissioners in the administration of proceeds from tax revenue provided by the Nebraska Visitors Development Act.

The Dawes County Travel Board (DCTB) is comprised of seven members who volunteer their time to promote, encourage and attract visitors to the Dawes County and encourage the use of travel and tourism facilities within the county. The Dawes County Improvement and Promotion Funds are allocated by the board, which are to be used for visitor attractions and facilities improvement or promotion of area events.