Meet the Dawes County Travel Board

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

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.

OUR TEAM

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU​

Lodging Member

Vice Chairman Robyn Baquet, Owner, Eagle’s Rest RV Park & Campground

Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2028

At Large Member

Treasurer George Ledbetter, Retired

Term: Jan. 2022-Jan. 2026

Brandon Davenport

At Large Member

Brandon Davenport, Chadron State College Foundation

Term: Jan. 2022-Jan. 2026

Stacy Swinney

At-Large Member

Stacy Swinney, Retired

Term: Jan. 2024-2028

Janelle Winkelman

Lodging  Member

Janelle Winkelman, GM Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Term Jan. 2024 – Jan. 2028

Commissioner Member

Vic Rivera

Term: Jan. 2024-Jan. 2025

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