Amanda Carrier named CVB chief

Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau Marketing Director Amanda Quimby Carrier has been named the tourist group’s new president and CEO.

The CVB Board of Directors made the decision Friday.

Carrier will succeed current CVB President/ CEO Travis Napper, who is leaving later this month to become the new Arkansas state tourism director.

“On behalf of the CVB’s Board of Directors, we are excited that Amanda has agreed to be our president and CEO,” said CVB Board Chairman Andy Durrett. “The CVB has never been in a stronger position due largely to the efforts of Travis.

“Amanda’s vision and skillset will lead the CVB into its next phase of growth and opportunity. The CVB will continue to enhance existing local tourism opportunities and support the creation of new opportunities for the residents of Ruston and Lincoln Parish.”

Carrier has been the CVB’s marketing director since September 2013. She will be the first female president/CEO of the organization.

“I would like to thank our board of directors for this significant opportunity and for their support,” Carrier said. “I’ve truly enjoyed the work I’ve done over the past several years in this community, and I’m committed to seeing our destination continue to flourish.”

Napper said he expects the CVB to prosper under Carrier’s leadership.

“Amanda has been a dedicated and valuable part of our team for over five years,” he said. “During that time, she has learned the ins and outs of the tourism industry in Lincoln Parish as well as made the necessary contacts across the state and region to continue to bring success to our community.”

Carrier is a native of Winnsboro and graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She’s married to Justin Carrier and has lived in Ruston for the past six years.