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The McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors is comprised of members representing various sectors of the tourism industry from throughout the county. Board members are chosen from member organizations within their sector to serve a one, two or three year term.



Current Board of Directors:


Agri-tourism
Wendy Kelly Richardson - Richardson Corn Maze/Christmas Trees
Attractions
Cyndi Wyss - Volo Auto Museum
Bed & Breakfast Operator/Campground
Merida Johns - Bundling Board Inn

Event Planning Organization
Mike Bannwolf - Harvard Milk Days, Inc.

Historical Society/Museums
Barb Lanphier - Illinois Railway Museum

Lodging
Julie Gilmour - Hampton Inn, McHenry

Lodging
Ed Sweet - Crystal Lake Holiday Inn

Main Street/Chamber/Bus. Association
Bryce Klontz - Richmond Chamber Member

MCEDC
Kit Carstens - The Geo-Heritage Group

McHenry County Board Liason - Tourism
Marc Munaretto - McHenry County Board Liaison

Municipal
Bill Hobson - City of McHenry

Municipal
Shannon Andrews - Village of Lake in the Hills

Municipal
Cameron Davis - Village of Cary

Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office
Bonnie Heimbach - NITDO

Recreation/Golf/Marina
Wendy Kummerer - McHenry County Conservation District

Restaurants
Mike Tayor - Martinis on Main

Specialty Shopping
Stephanie Henninger - Prime Outlets Huntley

 



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Where Are We Located?

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McHenry County, Illinois is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago with easy access from I-90. The Fox River Valley and Chain O' Lakes region borders to the east giving way to quaint villages and expansive rolling countryside to the west. The county is traversed by routes 20, 31, 47, 120, 173 and 176 making it a convenient escape from all parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.