President & CEO, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism/Lake Placid CVB is a 501c6 not-for-profit corporation.

ROOST is the Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for Lake Placid and Essex County, Hamilton County, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake in New York.

ROOST has continuously evolved to stay ahead of the changing destination marketplace.

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism/Lake Placid CVB (ROOST) is seeking a diplomatic, politically astuste, and visionary servant leader to serve as the new President & CEO. ROOST is the Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for Lake Placid and Essex County, Hamilton County, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake in New York.

The President and CEO are responsible for accomplishing ROOST’s mission to market and communicate the attributes of the region while ensuring measurable benefits to the communities served. This is accomplished through strategic leadership and oversight of daily operations. The President and CEO interface and build relationships with key community members, elected officials, media, and tourism partners. The CEO is the main spokesperson for the organization.

This position is accountable to the Board of Directors of ROOST and reports to the full Board on all aspects of organizational operation. The focus of the position of CEO and president is to carry out the long-range strategic plan set by the Board. The CEO establishes the organizational structure and delegates authority to ROOST management team members while leading the overall organization to meet and exceed the stated goals and objectives of the strategic plan.

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., business administration, marketing, communications) is required.
• 10 years of experience in tourism or related industries, preferably in destination management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience as a spokesperson with media presence.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills to deal with issues that may be immediate, sensitive, sometimes controversial, and sometimes public.
• The ability to review research and marketing data, assess trends, and identify challenges.
• The ability to address challenges while also being able to seize opportunities when presented.
• Knowledge of the regions ROOST serves.
• Experience training and retaining a high-performing team.

To learn more about the position and apply, please follow the link:

ROOST President/CEO

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact:

Kellie Henderson
info@searchwideglobal.com