Alexis Berggren to step down as president and CEO of Explore Evansville

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Explore Evansville has announced that President and CEO Alexis Berggren will be stepping down to pursue a new opportunity with the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, where she will serve as General Manager of the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Officials say Berggren has been a "driving force" behind many of the organization's accomplishments, attracting over 354,000 visitors and generating more than $69 million in economic impact in almost three years. Under her leadership, Explore Evansville welcomed riverboats back to the city's shore, expanded the Evansville Sports Complex by more than 100 acres and successfully hosted milestone events, including the first-ever IHSAA State Championship in Evansville and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, which drew tens of thousands of visitors to the region.

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Explore Evansville says prior to her appointment as CEO, Berggren served on the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Convention and Visitor's Bureau Board of Commissioners and acted as General Manager of the Old National Events Plaza. Berggren will remain with Explore Evansville through December, ensuring continued progress on key initiatives as the organization begins the search for new leadership. The board is committed to a "smooth transition."

"After seven and a half fulfilling years of service to Evansville, I am excited for the next chapter and confident in the future of Explore Evansville," said Berggren. "I am incredibly proud of what we've accomplished, and I know the organization will continue to thrive and make a meaningful impact on the community. I am so grateful to the board, staff, and many partners for their unwavering support."