John Solomon, director of the Franklin County Tourist Development Council and executive director of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber has been named to the 2022-2023 VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors.
VISIT FLORIDA’s 31-member board is made up of tourism industry leaders and experts and provides guidance, input, and insight for the State’s marketing programs.
The Board consists of regional seats appointed to represent all geographic areas of the state, and additional seats that represent key sectors of the Florida tourism industry.
Solomon’s appointment was confirmed by the Department of Economic Opportunity on June 30th, became effective July 1st, and will run through June 30, 2024.
Solomon has a long history of community service.
He began his public service back in 1995 at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office where he served as Correctional Officer Sergeant and Evidence Officer for 19 years.
He has served as President of the Florida Seafood Festival volunteer board of directors for 17 years and currently sits on the boards of both the Florida BBQ Association and Florida Association of Chamber Professionals.
Solomon has served as Executive Director of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce since 2014.
In 2019, the Chamber took over the administration of the TDC and Solomon was named the Director.
Solomon said he is humbled at the opportunity to represent rural communities like Franklin County adding that it’s a great opportunity that rural communities such as ours and others in Florida will have a voice at the state level helping to make future decisions on tourism for the state of Florida.
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