LAKE OZARK, Mo. — “Captain Ron” Duggan received the 2013 Partner in Tourism Award at the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) Annual Dinner on Thursday, March 28th at the Country Club Hotel.
More than 350 attendees at the event represented numerous local business owners, community and organization leaders, Missouri State Representatives, Missouri Senators, Chamber of Commerce Directors and Missouri Division of Tourism Staff. The evening started with a networking reception centered around a large silent auction. Presentations were made after dinner.
The 2013 Partner In Tourism Award was awarded after the audience learned a little bit
more about Ron Duggan. Originally from the Kansas City area, Duggan moved to the lake in 1984, when starting his business and growing it for the past 30 years. He and his family reside on the west side of the lake. Since moving to the Lake he has always been an avid supporter of the Lake Area serving with many civic and business organizations including being a member of the Lake West Chamber of Commerce, School Board for Camdenton R-III School District, Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council, BNI- Buccaneers, past president and active member of the Laurie/Sunrise Beach Rotary Club and the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout at Captain Ron’s Bar and Grill. In addition to helping his community, Ron is devoted to his family, including his wife, Nicole, sons- Michael, Mark, Colton, and daughters- Mariah, and Brooklyn. He has always loved coaching basketball for the kids, having teams when Michael and Mark were in school and now coaching teams with Colton and Brooklyn.
Ron and his wife, Nicole, keep busy with the restaurants including Captain Ron’s, Scallywag’s & Cannon Smoked Saloon, along with Sunrise Abstracting & Title Services, Westside Escrow and Sunwest Property Management. Ron continually tries to help the Lake area adding events and programs to help support not only his businesses but the community. Ron’s passion for his family and community show in everything he does.
The following CVB & TCLA board members were also recognized for their volunteerism and leadership in promoting tourism in the Lake Area:
CVB Board of Directors
- ENTERTAINMENT/ATTRACTIONS - Phyllis Marose, Putt N Stuff
- GENERAL BUSINESS/MANUFACTURERS - Mike Waggett, MSW Interactive Designs, LLC
- LODGING - SMALL CATEGORY- Michael Spriggs, Point Randall Resort
- LODGING - MEDIUM CATEGORY - Lance Utley, Country Club Hotel (President)
- LODGING - LARGE CATEGORY - Carl Clark, Tan-Tar-A Resort
- MARINE BUSINESSES - Darrell Law, Bridgeport Boat Rentals (Vice President)
- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Marcus Sykora, State Farm Insurance (Treasurer)
- REAL ESTATE/DEVELOPERS - Kathy Wise, RE/MAX Jane Kelly Team
- RETAIL – Stephanie Vorhees, A Passion For Fashion
- RESTAURANTS – Mark Barrett, Dog Days/ Wobbly Boots/ Shorty Pants
- UTILITIES/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Jim Judas, Central Bank (Secretary)
- CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD - Bill Johnson, Eagle’s Nest Resort (Past President)
- AT-LARGE MEMBER - Corey Leuwerke, Air Lake Aviation
- AT-LARGE MEMBER - Jason Hulett, Hulett Chevrolet, Buick & GMC
- AT-LARGE MEMBER - Darin Keim, Big Surf Waterpark
- AT-LARGE MEMBER - Brian Meisel, First National Bank
The CVB & TCLA Staff were recognized for their dedicated years of service:
CVB & TCLA Staff
- Nicole McGinnis, TCLA Sales Manager, 1 Year of Service
- Lagina Fitzpatrick, TCLA Director of Group Sales, 4 Years of Service
- Rebecca Green, Public Relations Manager, 11 Years of Service
- Jess Belt, CVB Marketing Consultant, 3 Years of Service
- Chris Clark, CVB Bookkeeper, 4 Years of Service
- Jeff Gholson, CVB Part-Time Distribution & Mailing Services, 5 Years of Service
- Walt Lee, CVB Part-Time Distribution, 5 Years of Service
- Debbie Gholson, CVB Office Manager, 6 Years of Service
- Scott Gladden, CVB Art Director, 6 Years of Service
- Heather Brown, CVB Director of Member Services, 6 Years of Service
- Evan Lampe, CVB Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager, 7 Years of Service
- Peggy Lee, CVB Part-Time Distribution & Receptionist, 8 Years of Service
- Eric Homan, CVB Webmaster, 10 Years of Service
- Nancy Witham, CVB Part-Time Distribution & Receptionist, 13 Years of Service
- Roy Witham, CVB Part-Time Distribution, 13 Years of Service
- Michelle Thomson, CVB Marketing Consultant, 15 Years of Service
There was then a short presentation from CVB Executive Director, Tim Jacobsen, with information on the economy and tourism. Then the Community Foundation of the Lake presented 17 grants to the following organizations: Camdenton School Foundation, Camden County Senior Citizens Association, Woman to Woman, Citizens Against Domestic Violence, Kid’s Harbor, Lighthouse Mission, Medical Missions for Christ, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Westlake Aquatic Center, Rock Island Task Force, Food for Morgan County, Share the Harvest, Wonderland Camp, 2nd Chance Bikes, Missouri Extension Council 4-H, Lamb House and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The evening concluded with the Prayer For Protection that was presented by the CVB Chairman of the Board, Bill Johnson from Eagle’s Nest Resort.
