Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA is the President & CEO of the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau. She has been with the organization for 28 years and became CEO in March 2020. The mission of the GLCVB is to promote the Lansing region as a travel destination to impact the area’s economy. The region typically welcomes over 5.3 million visitors annually generating over $682 million to the local economy. The GLCVB promotes meeting and sporting event planners as well as all types of travelers seeking to experience the diverse opportunities our community offers. Julie leads the team at the GLCVB toward the vision of inspiring everyone to love Greater Lansing as much as we do. She serves on many local community boards and is a graduate of Alma College.