Henderson County TDA Governance

Information

The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority is the official destination marketing organization for Henderson County, North Carolina.

HCTDA is funded by the 5% occupancy tax collected in Henderson County from overnight stays at local lodging properties. HCTDA does not receive funding from the Henderson County Government general tax fund.

Henderson County ranks 14th out of 100 counties statewide for visitor spending. This results in an annual economic impact of nearly $325 million and sustains more than 2,000 local jobs.

Mission Statement

To position Henderson County as a premier destination by executing authentic and innovative, high-impact marketing strategies, ones that:
• increase overnight stays,
• drive economic growth,
• support our tourism partners,
• and enhance the visitor experience—
while remaining a trusted, well-run, and deeply committed steward for our county.

Authority

Budget

HCTDA Board

Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 pm (with some exceptions, always publicly announced)
Meetings are typically held at the Hendersonville Welcome Center, 201 S Main Street, Hendersonville, NC.

The public is welcome to attend HCTDA Board meetings. Formally adopted Rules of Decorum for the public, including those who wish to speak, are below.

If you are interested in joining the HCTDA Board of Directors, please contact Michelle Owens.

Board meeting minutes and agendas

How TDA Board Is Appointed
Current TDA Board Members and Terms
Rules of Decorum for Public Attending an HCTDA Board Meeting, Adopted April 2025

Board Members

Richard Rhodes, Chair
WHKP-AM
Term: 2021-2026 / Appointed by Henderson County

Travis Bonnema
Echo Mountain Inn
Term: 2022-2027 / Appointed by Henderson County

Mike Burnett
1898 Waverly Inn
Term: 2025-2030 / Appointed by City of Hendersonville

Roy Dickerson
Baabals Ice Cream Shoppe & Family Grille
Term: 2022-2027 / Appointed by City of Fletcher

Joe Dinan
Oklawaha Brewing Company
Term: 2021-2026 / Appointed by City of Hendersonville

Selena Einwechter
Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill
Term: 2021-2025 / Appointed by Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

David Ford
Kenmure Country Club
Term: 2023-2026 / Appointed by Village of Flat Rock

Julie Hall
WNC Mountain Rentals
Term: 2022-2027 / Appointed by City of Hendersonville 

Tina Little
Stone Ashe Vineyards
Term: 2025-2030 / Appointed by Henderson County

Randall Cox (Ex Officio)
Henderson County Finance Department

HCTDA Committees

The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority Committees are comprised of board members and community members who are involved in tourism or community development in some way. Committees meet on a regular basis. Click here to fill out an application to be considered for an open seat on the Marketing, Community Outreach or Grants committee.

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