The Perry Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced an executive search for a President and Chief Executive Officer. The City of Perry is the county seat of Houston County in the heart of Middle Georgia. The historic community currently has a population of over 22,000 in the City of Perry and 170,000 countywide. Perry is located along Interstate 75 and approximately 90 miles south of Atlanta. The Chason Group has been retained to assist with the process.

The Perry CVB is the Destination Marketing Organization for the city. The organization’s annual budget is approximately $400,000. Future keys to the success of the CVB include a new hotel soon-to-be under construction, expansion of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, and a growing number of restaurant and wedding venues.

The President and CEO will be the lead spokesperson for tourism in Perry. As a salaried full-time employee, the professional reports to the chair of the board and is accountable for the operational and fiscal responsibilities of the DMO and leading the development and implementation of a strategy to grow the number of visitors to the community as well as increase their daily expenditures.