Hunden Partners Expands Leadership Team With New Executive Vice Presidents

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / May 29, 2024 / Hunden Partners, a renowned real estate and tourism consultancy, has announced the addition of Jay Burress and Bethanie DeRose, CDME, as Executive Vice Presidents. Burress will lead the tourism sector, while DeRose will head the consulting arm, enhancing the firm’s expertise in destination planning and development.

CEO Rob Hunden expressed enthusiasm over the hires, noting the increasing demand for placemaking plans and tourism strategies. Burress, previously CEO of Visit Anaheim, has a notable track record in transforming cities like Anaheim and Dallas. He aims to position Hunden as a leading resource in placemaking planning and execution.

DeRose is celebrated for her data-driven approach in tourism, hospitality, and convention planning. She continues to consult for Visit California’s extensive tourism strategic plan. Her role at Hunden will involve overseeing development, delivery of studies, master plans, and advisory work.