
LANSING, MICH. – In case you missed it, recently Choose Lansing® announced its Board officers for 2026. The complete roster is listed below:
REBECCA SELESKY, Chair – Student Life & Engagement and Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University
TRACIE KENT, CTA, Vice-Chair – Residence Inn by Marriott & TownePlace Suites – East Lansing
ERIC OLMSCHEID, CTA, Secretary/Treasurer – Wharton Center for Performing Arts
MARCUS KIRKPATRICK, Past-Chair – Delta Charter Township Parks & Recreation
CINDY BOWEN, CHA, CTA, – Crowne Plaza Lansing West
WILL CANTRELL – Candlewood Suites Lansing
KELLIE DEAN – Dean Transportation/Dean Trailways
ELAINE HARDY – City of East Lansing
GABRIELLE LAWRENCE – Ingham County Commissioner
DOROTHY E. MAXWELL, MPA, CTA – Max Weingar Group
“We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated group of business professionals and community leaders comprising our Board,” said Choose Lansing® President & CEO, Julie Pingston. “As always, our goal in 2026 will be to work together for the best interest of our hospitality partners and to continue to grow tourism in the Greater Lansing region.”







