Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau is a non-profit organization designed to attract visitors to Butler County, Pennsylvania. Operating on a budget of approximately $2 million, the Bureau is funded by a tax on hotel stays and generates millions of dollars in revenue from visitor spending. The county’s top attraction is Moraine State Park which receives more than 2 million visitors each year. Another “claim to fame” is the county seat, Butler, which is the birthplace of the Jeep. Each June, thousands of Jeep enthusiasts flock to the area for the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.
- Visitors spent $632 million in Butler County in 2019
- Tourism provides more than 4,000 jobs in Butler County
- The number of hotel rooms in Butler County has increased from 1,409 in 2009 to 2,948 at the end of 2018
Founded in 2002, The Board of Commissioners of Butler County has designated the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau as the official tourism promotion and development organization for Butler County, Pennsylvania. It is comprised of a variety of members including agritourism, fairs and festivals, golf, history, great outdoors, arts and culture, family fun, dining, shopping and accommodations.
The vision of Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau is to promote tourism in Butler County.
The mission of Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau is to promote Butler County, PA, as an attractive tourism and business destination.
The bureau is governed by a board of directors with various activities recommended and implemented by standing committees. The organization is funded by a county hotel tax, membership dues, state tourism matching grants and other cooperative programs.
The bureau creates an annual visitors guide as well as specific target brochures, plus two calendar of events brochures each year. The bureau’s staff can be contacted by calling 866-856-8444.
Board of Directors
Erica Sabatini
Chair
Domenico's Ristorante
Representing: Restaurants
Neil Glausier
Vice Chair
Burgh'ers Brewing
Representing: Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
Audrianna Bly
Secretary
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Butler Centre City
Representing: Lodging
Dustin Drew
Moraine State Park & McConnells Mill, Jennings Commission
Representing: Great Outdoors
Gregg Hartung
Mars Area Chamber of Commerce
Representing: Fairs, Festivals & Attractions/Family Entertainment
Gary Quigley
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest Campground
Representing: Camping
Rita Reifenstein
Evans City Historical Society
Representing: History
Tracy Rittle
Lil Birdy’s Antiques & Decor
Representing: Shopping
Patrick Scheer
WestPark Alpacas
Representing: Agriculture
Patricia Stagno
Butler County Symphony Association
Representing: Arts & Culture
Staff
After growing up in the Stanton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Jack Cohen moved to Cranberry Township in 1991. Noted as one of the fastest growing communities in the country, Jack was originally drawn to the area seeing it as an ideal place to live and the perfect place to raise a family. Discovering all the beauty and recreational treasures in the area soon followed and Jack fell in love with Butler County. read more
- Amy Pack, Senior Director of Tourism Development
- Brenda Hill, CDME, STS, Director of Event Services
- Debbie Crum, Director of Membership Outreach
- Perry Latimer, Sales Manager
- Beth Paslawski, Sales Manager
- Jessica Mann, Sales Administrative Assistant
- Paula J. Slomer, Marketing & Media Manager
- Jeff Martinelli, Public Relations and Communication
- Ryan Morgan, Web Developer / IT
- Amanda Czajkowski, Creative Communications Associate
- Leigh Baxter, Office Manager
- Megan Gayhart, Office Administrative Assistant
- Penny English, Brochure Rack Distribution
The staff can be reached at:
Toll-free - 866-856-8444
Local - 724-234-4619
The Butler County Tourism Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization for the betterment of Butler County. The foundation is run through Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.
Learn more about the Butler County Tourism Foundation.
You might see us around town!
Our Tourism Truck makes appearances in parades and at events throughout the year. Originally used in Vietnam as an ambulance, this 1967 Kaiser Jeep was later used around Harrisburg as a brush truck. When we purchased it, it was adorned with Smokey the Bear and an eye-catching lime green color, earning the nickname “Green Machine”. In an effort to promote tourism, we had a vehicle wrap and decorations put on it by Sign Innovation. Be sure to wave when you see it!
2022 Butler County Tourism Ambassador of the Year