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Travis Lee interviewed for Skywalk Board seat; cites convention center customer experience and marketing background
Summary
Travis Lee, assistant general manager and director of sales at the Sioux City Convention Center, presented to council for a Skywalk Board appointment and said he wants to help staff and visitors better use the skywalk system.
Travis Lee interviewed before the council for a seat on the Skywalk Board, describing his role with Oakview Group as assistant general manager and director of sales at the Sioux City Convention Center and saying he wants to help guests and staff better understand and use the skywalk network.
Lee said he has worked in sales, marketing and events for about 30 years and that the convention center is a primary touchpoint for many visitors who could be better informed about downtown connectivity: "I wanna be involved and be better educated to help our guests," he told council.
Council members praised Lee's knowledge of downtown connectivity and marketing experience; one council member said, "you'd be a great addition to the board of trustees." Lee said he plans to coordinate with Downtown Partners and Skywalk staff and to train convention center staff to guide visitors to parking ramps, skywalk access and downtown businesses.
No formal appointment vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt; council comments indicated support.
