Petersburg Area Regional Tourism

About the Board

The Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Corporation was founded in 2006 in order to help visitors discover one of Virginia's most historic and entertaining regions.

The 17-seat board composed of 12 members representing the six participating localities (each governing body shall appoint two persons; one shall be a member of the governing body or its CAO, and the other shall be actively affiliated with a travel and tourism business located in said political subdivision); one member from Ft. Lee.

The 13 directors so selected shall appoint four other persons representing the tourism and travel industry within the region to serve as directors.

Board Makeup / Size

  • 17 members
    • 12 members representing the six participating localities
      • Each governing body – two persons (one member of governing body or its CAO – one actively affiliated with travel and tourism business located in the political subdivision
    • One – Ft. Lee

Meeting Schedule

  • Quarterly

Term

  • Representatives of governing bodies coincident with their terms of office, or shorter as determined
  • All other members – three years

Paid

  • N/A

Current Membership

  • Colin Romanick
    • Term expires May 31, 2024
  • W. Kevin Massengill
    • County Administrator
    • Appointed by Board of Supervisors (term of office)