Meet the Dawes County Travel Board
This is Northwest Nebraska, and there’s No Better Direction.
Our Team
Northwest Nebraska Director Kerri Rempp
308-432-3006
Chairman Drew Pope
At Large Member
Attorney at Crites & Shaffer Law Office
Term: Jan. 2026-Jan. 2030
Vice Chairman Robyn Baquet
Lodging Member
Owner, Eagle’s Rest RV Park & Campground
Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2028
Secretary Jeremy Anderson
At Large Member
Operations Manager, Chadrad Communications
Term: Jan. 2026-Jan. 2030
Secretary Brandon Davenport
At Large Member
Chadron State College Foundation
Term: Jan. 2026-Jan. 2030
Board Member Stacy Swinney
At Large Member
Retired
Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2028
Board Member Janelle Winkelman
Lodging Member
GM, Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2028
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.
2026 DCTB Meeting Dates
January – Tuesday, January 6
February – Tuesday, February 3
March – Tuesday, March 3
April – Tuesday April 7
May – Tuesday, May 5
June – Tuesday, June 2
July – Monday, July 7
August – Tuesday, August 4
September – Tuesday, September 1
October – Tuesday, October 6
November – Tuesday, November 3
December – Tuesday, December 1
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.
