Department of Travel & Tourism Staff

Director of Travel & Tourism - Diane Sawyer

Oversees daily operations of the Travel & Tourism is responsible for the administration, management, and operation functions of the department. Manages the annual operating budget.

E-mail: dsawyer@co.currituck.nc.us

Phone: (252) 435-2938

Marketing Coordinator - Veronica Brown

Develops an annual marketing plan; manages advertising campaigns and marketing materials. Oversees the Currituck Outer Banks Visitor’s Center. Compiles reports regarding tourism. Designs flyers, brochures, newsletters, and other publications, as well as works with outside advertising agencies to design ads. Coordinates special events.

E-mail: vbrown@co.currituck.nc.us
Phone (Currituck): (252) 435-2938

Electronic Media Coordinator - Debra Embrey

Designs, develops, and maintains Travel & Tourism and Currituck County Government websites and electronic publications. Works closely with other department personnel to provide technical support. Manages content on Government Access channels.

E-mail: dembrey@visitcurrituck.com 

Phone: (252) 232-2708

Public Relations Coordinator - Irina Coccetti

Provides public relations and customer service to visitors, residents, and businesses. Assists in the development of information and public relations programs, promotes attributes of the area, and, organizes and promotes events that attract visitors to the County.

E-mail: icoccetti@visitcurrituck.com

Phone: (252) 232-2708

Welcome Center Manager - Leanne Walton 

Provides public relations and customer service to visitors, residents, and businesses. Oversees office and mail operations of the welcome center. Assists with tracking fulfillments of mail, phone, Internet inquiries, and other data. Organizes and promotes events that attract visitors to the County. Position is based at the Currituck County Welcome Center in Moyock.

E-mail: lwalton@visitcurrituck.com
Phone: (252) 435-2947  

Visitor Relations Coordinator - Nancy Curtis 

Provides customer service to visitors at the Moyock Welcome Center. Assists in the development of information programs, promotes and attributes of the area. Tracks fulfillment of all mail, phone, and internet inquiries. 

E-mail: ncurtis@visitcurrituck.com
Phone: (252) 435-2947

Visitor's Center Manager - Diana Pittman 

Provides public relations and customer service to visitors, residents, and businesses. Oversees office of the visitor’s center. Assists with tracking fulfillments of mail, phone, Internet inquiries, and other data. Organizes and promotes events that attract visitors to the County. Position is based at the Currituck Outer Banks Visitor’s Center in Corolla.