About Us

Union County Tourism

Union County Tourism is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Union County and the economic development leader dedicated to enhancing community vitality and quality of life through travel and tourism. Our staff promotes, develops, and highlights Union County as a premier destination for leisure, business, group tours, weddings, meetings, and sports travel. In doing so, we connect visitors to hospitality partners, lodging properties, and the owners of venues, restaurants, attractions, and shops, resulting in millions of dollars in direct and indirect revenues and taxes that uplift the local economy.

Funding

Union County Tourism receives a portion of the local 6% lodging tax to market and promote Union County.

Visitor Economic Impact 2023

Visitor spending generated $265.7 million
Visitor spending breakdown:
- Food & Beverage: $46.8 million
- Retail: $35 million
- Lodging: $24.1 million
- Recreation/Entertainment: $20.9 million
Visitors generated $32.8 million in state and local taxes. Each Union County household would need to be taxed an additional $744 per year to replace taxes generated by visitor economic activity.

*Source: The Ohio Visitors Economy Union County 2023, Tourism Economics

Union Station 1820 Welcome Center

Union County Tourism operates Union Station 1820, a year-round visitors center and gift shop. Make Union Station 1820, located at 109 E. Fifth St., Marysville, OH 43040, your first stop when visiting Union County. You'll find naturally crafted gift items, information on attractions, dining, shopping, and events, and assistance with your travel planning needs.

Union Station 1820 is open Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Board of Trustees

Union County Tourism reports to a Board of Trustees and the Union County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Board terms for Union County Tourism are three-year commitments, and appointees may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. To learn more about the process for board elections, or to apply, please contact Karen Eylon at keylon@unioncounty.org.

Annually, the Board elects its President, Vice President, and Secretary. Union County Tourism manages five standing committees: the Agritourism Advisory Committee, the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, the Competitive Events Advisory Committee, the Hospitality Advisory Committee, and the National Scenic Byway Advisory Committee.

The board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Union County Chamber of Commerce office or other locations, on occasion. Committee meetings are held at the direction and discretion of the individual committee chairs (typically quarterly).

2025 Board of Trustees

Ashley Schwyn, President

Arts & Culture Representative

The Academy

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Cody Johnston, Vice-President

At-large Richwood Representative

The Grange Hall & Anywhere with You Acres

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Jason Stanford, Secretary

At-large Plain City Representative

Village of Plain City

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Lisa Marshall

Restaurant Representative

Eda’s Italian Ice

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Brant Hanhart

At-large Representative

Darby Creek Golf Course

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Alexis Hill

At-large Representative

City of Marysville

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Atish Patel

Hotel Representative

Holiday Inn Express

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Tim Schacht

At-large Representative

Ohio Till Farmstead

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Chaz Freutel

At-large Representative

Marysville Entrepreneurial Center

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Plans

2020-2025 Destination Strategic Plan

Reports

2024 Annual Report

Career Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining the Union County Tourism team!

Union County Tourism (UCT) is the destination marketing organization for Union County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S. Our team is comprised of passionate, hard-working, and innovative individuals who are excited to share all that Union County has to offer with leisure travelers, sporting event organizers, group tour operators, meeting planners, special event coordinators, and those who call Union County home.

As the economic development leader dedicated to enhancing community vitality and quality of life through travel and tourism, Union County Tourism offers opportunities to make a difference, grow, and excel in a culture of creativity. Join our team and help us keep the momentum going!

There are currently no position openings available with Union County Tourism. Please check back again.

Union County Tourism is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.