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Todd O'Leary
A well-respected 27-year veteran of the travel and tourism industry will be taking the helm at Visit Alexandria in June.
Todd O'Leary has years of experience with Sonoma County Tourism, the San Francisco Travel Association and VISIT Milwaukee.
O’Leary will succeed Patricia Washington, who announced her retirement in December 2023 after more than a decade running the destination marketing organization. Washington will continue working through June, including time with O'Leary to ensure a smooth transition.
O'Leary was recently honored as one of the 2022 Hospitality, Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Top 25 ‘Extraordinary Minds’ in the hospitality industry.
“I am deeply honored and excited to be appointed president and CEO of Visit Alexandria,” said O’Leary. “Alexandria is an incredible destination with a solid reputation that I’ve long admired. I’m excited to work with the members, board, staff and community at large to further the positive impacts of Alexandria’s tourism industry.”
He will oversee all operations for Visit Alexandria, including the organization’s strategic plan, community stakeholder communications and continued efforts to strengthen Alexandria’s revenue generation, reputational excellence and resident quality of life.
“My time as president and CEO of Visit Alexandria has been immensely fulfilling, and I am thrilled to pass the baton to such a warm, energetic and strategic leader in the tourism industry,” said outgoing Visit Alexandria President and CEO Patricia Washington. “Over the next few months, I will work closely with Todd, our Board of Governors and staff to ensure a smooth leadership transition.”
