Julie Payne, CTP, CTIS
Director of Tourism Development
Summit Marketing & Communications Group

Julie Payne, CTP, CTIS has been actively involved in the tourism industry for over 18 years and her experience has been more than a career, it has become her passion. Julie has a Bachelors degree in Travel and Tourism from Mansfield University. Her career paths have led her to work at AAA and intern at the State Tourism Office.

Many of you know Julie Payne as the Group Tour Manager at Rohrer Bus Service. Julie was employed with Rohrer for over 10 years and handled advertising, escorting and all responsibilities of an active tour operator. She obtained her Certified Tour Professional designation from NTA and her Certified Tour Industry Specialist Designation from ABA. After leaving for a short term to raise her son, she has now reentered the tourism profession with a career in Tourism Marketing. Julie now utilizes her experience, internet technology, public relations and media placement to offer creative marketing solutions.