'Who are the members of the Outside Yellowstone team?'

'Our team consists of dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds in tourism, marketing, and community engagement.'

'How can I contact a team member?'

'You can contact us through our main phone number or via email for inquiries related to specific team members.'

'What are the roles of the team members?'

'Each team member has a specific role, ranging from partnership development to marketing strategies and event coordination.'

'Can I schedule a meeting with a team member?'

'Yes, you can schedule a meeting by contacting us through our website or calling our office.'

'Are there opportunities to collaborate with the Outside Yellowstone team?'

'We welcome collaboration opportunities and encourage interested parties to reach out for potential partnerships.'

Meet the Team

The Park County Travel Council (PCTC) board consists of 10 representatives including one appointee from Meeteetse, two appointees from Powell, two appointees from Cody, four appointees from the county, and a member of the Wyoming Office of Tourism appointed by the Governor. PCTC also employs three full-time employees.

Our Focuses

Our primary focuses are to obtain national and international recognition for Park County, to showcase the area as a multi-seasonal destination having endless possibilities, and to realize full visitor potential. We work in close partnership with other local entities to work collectively towards destination development and improving the county for visitors, locals, and businesses alike.

Our Role

The Park County Travel Council markets Park County, Wyoming in its entirety under the name of Cody Yellowstone, which includes the communities of Powell, Meeteetse, Cody and East Yellowstone Valley, as well as Yellowstone National Park. The role of the PCTC is to administer Park County’s 4% lodging tax revenues. Wyoming state statutes dictate the revenues be spent for tourism promotion only.

Board Meetings

The Park County Travel Council is a Joint Powers Board composed of ten volunteer board members. Four members are appointed by Park County Commissioners, two by the Cody City Council, two by the Powell City Council and one by the Meeteetse City Council. A representative from the Wyoming Business Council’s Travel Commission is also on the board. The board meeting, open to the public, usually meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am in the boardroom at the PCTC office located at 1306 Sheridan Avenue. Ryan Hauck, Executive Director of the Park County Travel Council, is responsible for implementing a myriad of marketing strategies for Park County, Wyoming.

Council Members

John Parsons, Park County, Chairperson
John Wetzel, Powell, Vice Chairperson
Emily Swett, Cody, Treasurer
Christine Merz-Gleason, Meeteetse, Secretary
Mike Darby, Park County, Past Chairperson
Mike Keller, Xanterra Travel Collection (YNP Concessionaire)
Jill Hartmann, Powell
Chris Guyer, Cody
Ruffin Prevost, Park County
Quintin Blair, Wyoming Tourism Board Appointee

Ryan Hauck, Executive Director
Katrina Southern, Marketing Manager
Amanda Keyes, Executive Administrator
Carson Rapsilver, Brand Content Creator & Coordinator