Dave Looby

Executive Director
dave@explorecrawfordcounty.com
(620) 231-1212

Began as a team member in November 2021.
Awards: A finalist for Explore Minnesota’s 2020 Individual In Tourism Award.
Background in tourism: Executive Director for Minneapolis Northwest Tourism from 2007 to 2020. In 2017, he was designated a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) from the International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau’s.
A Bemidji State University graduate – Bachelor of Science in Communications with emphasis in Public Relations.

Chris Wilson

Marketing & Communications Manager
chris@explorecrawfordcounty.com
(620) 231-1212

Began as a team member in December 2017.
Background: More than 25 years in media – DJ for KKOW AM & FM, web/social producer for KOAM TV/Fox 14 TV, reporter for Columbus Daily Advocate (evening newspaper at the time), and publicity and community outreach for USD 247 Southeast-Cherokee.
A Pittsburg State University graduate – Bachelor of General Studies (2005) and Master of Arts in Communication (2006).
A Pittsburg, Kansas area native.

Currently serves as Treasurer of Southeast Kansas Tourism Region.