(Dearborn County, IN) – Jeff Blom and Gage Pace have been chosen to lead the Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau.
The pair brings more than four decades of combined experience in destination marketing, tourism, hospitality and economic development to the organization’s leadership team.
Blom will serve as President, and joins CVTB after serving for the past eight and a half years as President of the Clermont County (Ohio) Convention & Visitors Bureau, where he led the organization’s growth into an award-winning destination marketing organization.
During his tenure, the bureau earned more than 25 tourism industry marketing awards and secured numerous national and regional sporting events, including the U.S. Rowing Summer National Championships, NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, Big Ten Women’s Rowing Invitational, American Canoe Association Sprint Canoe and Kayak National Championships, and the North American Chinese Basketball Association Championships.
Pace is the new CVTB Vice President.
He served for four years as Economic Development Manager for One Dearborn Economic Development.
In that role, he worked with local governments, businesses, and community organizations to support economic growth, business development and regional collaboration throughout Dearborn County and Southeastern Indiana.
“I’m excited to continue serving Dearborn County in this new role,” Pace said. “The people, partnerships and commitment to working together here are second to none. I look forward to promoting Dearborn County’s many destination assets, strengthening its tourism economy and supporting the continued growth and economic vitality of Dearborn County and Southeast Indiana.”
“Our Board is incredibly excited to welcome Jeff and Gage to our Visitors Bureau leadership team,” said Tim Doll, Vice President of the Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Commission. “From the very beginning of the search process, it was clear we weren’t simply looking to fill positions—we were looking for leaders who could inspire our partners, champion our destination, and help shape the future of tourism in our region. We found exactly that.
“Together, Jeff and Gage bring an extraordinary combination of experience, vision, energy, and genuine passion for this community,” Doll added. “They understand that a successful destination is built through collaboration, and they have the leadership skills to bring people together around a shared vision. The Board has tremendous confidence in their ability to elevate our organization, strengthen relationships throughout our tourism industry, and create new opportunities that will benefit our visitors, businesses, and residents alike. We are excited for what lies ahead.”
