Our Team
Welcome to Temple! Our team at Discover Temple is full of hardworking people and has many years of combined experience in the tourism industry. Through the leadership of our destination marketing manager, we have grown our team to include both a sales team and marketing team. The friendly faces behind Discover Temple are ready to bring you all the incredible experiences and possibilities that Temple has in store for you. Discover your friendly neighborhood destination team today and learn more about our team members’ roles and contact information.
Meet the Discover Temple Team!
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Teresa Anderson | FCDME Destination Marketing Division Director
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Teresa has been involved in leading destination marketing organizations (DMOs) for over 25 years and has enjoyed working with destination marketing organizations from the east coast (Hilton Head Island) to the west coast (Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and West Hollywood) and locations between on various projects and programs including strategic and marketing planning, mystery shopping, public relations and accreditation assistance.
Sennett Farias | CTE, DMS Destination Marketing Coordinator
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Sennett is a Certified Tourism Executive and Destination Marketing Specialist with over 15 years of experience with the City of Temples. She works to share everything that makes Temple, Texas, a place worth visiting. From promoting local attractions, events, and dining to crafting engaging social media content and advertising campaigns, Sennett connects visitors with the best our city has to offer. The goal is simple: to put Temple on the map and welcome more people to experience this vibrant Central Texas community.
Courtney Jones | CTE Tourism Coordinator
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Courtney Jones specializes in crafting our blog content and building experiences for incoming visitors. Courtney strives to showcase all of the incredible attractions Temple has to offer like our expanding list of delicious restaurants, exciting things to do around the destination, and outdoor attractions.
Hannah Graham Venue & Guest Experience Manager
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As the Venue & Guest Experience Manager, Hannah leads the coordination of day-to-day venue operations and ensures every event runs smoothly from setup to breakdown. With a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to guest satisfaction, Hannah is the driving force behind the Mayborn’s welcoming atmosphere and seamless event execution.
Nicole Ruiz Market Development Coordinator
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Nicole focuses on the SMERF market (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal) and sports market. She secures conferences, tournaments, and events that generate significant economic impact for our city.
Sarah Fowler Downtown Coordinator
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Sarah Fowler is the City of Temple's downtown coordinator. She manages downtown programs, community engagement, and stakeholder collaboration.
Macy Henslee Tourism Specialist
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Macy Henslee focuses on spotlighting everything that makes Temple an exciting and welcoming place to visit. By sharing local events, attractions, dining, and unique experiences, Macy helps visitors create lasting memories in the heart of Central Texas. She serves as a key point of contact between Discover Temple and the city's hotel stakeholders, maintaining the vital communication that connects our DMO to the hospitality community.