Mission
The mission of the Convention & Visitors Bureau is to assist in the development of the economy of the Village of Lisle. The Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) does this through the promotion and encouragement of all aspects of the travel industry, including meetings, conventions, tours, and special events. The purpose of the bureau is to solicit all types of travelers to the area, whether they travel for business or pleasure.
Staff
Priscilla Tomei, Executive Director |
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Priscilla serves the position of Executive Director of the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau since October 2007. Ms. Tomei brought to the LCVB an extensive background of 20+ years of sales experience, including hotel sales. Priscilla maintains the organizational foundation for the sales, marketing and service efforts of the bureau. She is committed to ensuring that the LCVB delivers a quality experience to all Lisle visitors—conference delegates, tourists and business travelers.
Ms. Tomei is currently working towards a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) certification. |
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Brenda Littell, Senior Sales Manager |
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Brenda has worked for the bureau since 1994. She has held various positions and has been responsible for all market segments throughout her career with the LCVB. Brenda currently works with state and national associations and government markets. She is also responsible for the medical market and third party management companies.
Brenda has a passion for the hospitality industry and loves meeting new people and building business relationships with them. Ms. Littell has membership in HSMAI, MPI, ASAE.
Ms. Littell received her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from North Central College in Naperville, IL. She has also completed Destination Selling Sales Academy through DMAI. |
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Larry Slade, Senior Sales Manager |
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Larry started with the bureau in 1996 and brought to the LCVB an extensive background of 30+ years in the hospitality industry with experience in both cruise lines and the airlines. Larry currently directs the sales in SMERF and Tour & Travel markets. Throughout his 12 years at the bureau, Mr. Slade has many accomplishments of which to be proud—most recently:
Mr. Slade has membership in RCMA, NTA, and ABA. Larry is also an active member of the VFW Post 5696 and is a graduate of Lisle Citizen’s Police and Lisle-Woodridge Citizen’s Fire Academy. |
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| Bob Riccio, Sales Manager | ||
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Bob accepted the sales manager position for the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau in May 2008. Bob is Sales Manager to both corporate and sports markets.
A graduate of DePaul University, Chicago IL, with a Bachelor of Science in accounting, Mr. Riccio began his career in the Chicagoland area as an accounting manager. He left accounting to broaden his experience in sales and marketing.
Mr. Riccio previously worked for many leading home building companies, including Realen Homes (formerly Orleans Homes) Inverness, IL; Bielinski Home—Waukesha, WI, and James Martin Luxury Homes—Phoenix, AZ.
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| Diane Homolka, Business Manager | ||
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Diane has worked for the LCVB since 2000. She started as the Bureau Services Coordinator where she provided extensive support and coordination in all administrative, operational and facility related issues and projects.
In the last two years in her role as Business Manager, she has worked closely with the director in managing the day-to-day operations of the bureau and serves as project manager for its publications and media buys.
Prior to the bureau, Ms. Homolka worked at several Jewel Food Stores for 25 years in various positions.
Ms. Homolka graduated from Benedictine University, Lisle IL with a Bachelor of Arts in Management. She has several office technology certificates and is working towards her Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) certification. |
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| Katie Palombit | ||
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Katie recently joined the staff at the Lisle Convention & Visitors Bureau as Bureau Services Coordinator. She is responsible for handling all visitor information requests as well as providing support and coordination in administrative projects.
After completing internships at other local CVB’s, Katie believes that the hospitality industry is an industry of opportunity and is eager to establish herself in the hospitality profession.
Ms. Palombit received a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University. |
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Testimonials
“To Whom It May Concern,
I am pleased to endorse the Lisle Illinois CVB and their staff for excellent service and attention to tourism.
I have had the opportunity to use the expertise of the staff and especially Larry Slade, my contact for Bank travel events. Larry has kept in contact with me to inform me of events and activities that are taking place in Lisle and surrounding area. I first met Larry on a short FAM trip to Lisle and had the chance to visit several of the hotels for site visits as well as some of the area attractions. This tour and subsequent contacts helped in planning future trips. I was very pleased to receive excellent service when traveling to the Chicago area on a 4 day trip. I chose to stay in Lisle as a result of the visits to the hotels in your area and my bus load of customers had nothing but praise for the facility we stayed in and the attractions we visited. It was a very successful trip, thanks to the coordination and help from Larry. I am looking forward to bringing a group to the "Eyes on the Skies" event next year.
Having a good relationship with CVBs and their staff is crucial in the planning and development of tours. I have always received prompt replies and attention from Larry whenever I have needed information and I look forward to continued assistance in the future.”
Debbie Estey
Bank Club Director
Phelps County Bank
“I am grateful for all that you did to welcome me to Lisle, IL. The familiarization tour was fabulous and more informative than I had imagined. Your time and energy are appreciated for arranging tours, hotel site visits, meals, and several other interesting events.
Thank you so much!”
Shirley Nelson
Council for Health and Human Services Ministries
