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Dan Williams introduced as new president and CEO of Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
Summary
Commissioners welcomed Dan Williams, the newly appointed president and CEO of the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, to Jefferson County and heard brief remarks about his experience and goals.
The Jefferson County Commission on Sept. 11 formally welcomed Dan Williams as the new president and CEO of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau. Commissioners noted Williams succeeds John Oros, who served for 10 years, and said Williams was selected from nine candidates after a nationwide search. Williams, who told the commission he had been on the job about 90 days, said he is excited to work with the county to grow the local tourism economy. He described a 30-year career in the travel and tourism industry and said he and his family have ties to the area. Commissioners offered support and encouragement during the introduction; no formal action or funding request accompanied the presentation.
