From Buffalo City Tourism

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 8, 2013) — Searle Swedlund from Moorhead, Minnesota has been hired as the new Executive Director for Buffalo City Tourism.

A news release from Buffalo City Tourism says, Searle’s experience of 14 years at Concordia College in a variety of capacities, most recently as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations, will serve him well in this position.

Searle views Jamestown as “A jewel on the prairie that provides wonderful access to historical events, social outlets and its people provide the element of hospitality that make it unique.”

The public is cordially invited to a Meet & Greet for Searle on Tuesday, January 22nd from 2 PM to 4 PM in the Lantern Room at the Depot Cafe.

Coffee and cookies will be served. At 4 PM, Buffalo City Tourism will host their 8th Annual Meeting with a business meeting followed by awards.

Outgoing President Dave Smette hands over the gavel to Alden Kollman and Outgoing Board Members Bob Lulay, Mark Wolf, Corey Bayer and Pam Phillips will be recognized. Mitzi Hager, Rev. Rich Fitzer, Paul Butenhoff and Jon Lillejord will become new Board Members.

Tourism Director, Nina Sneider is retiring, and will stay on board, the next several weeks during the transition period.