Stacy Ritter was appointed as President/CEO of Visit Lauderdale in June 2016 and leads an agency of 45 staff members marketing and promoting Broward County nationally and internationally. Last year, she re-branded the agency as Visit Lauderdale (formerly GFLCVB) with the new tagline “Everyone Under the Sun” to indicate to the world the welcoming and accepting destination she has called home since 1974. Ritter is a former member of the State House of Representatives, a former Broward County Commissioner and former Broward County Mayor. She sits on many boards, including MODS and Winterfest, and is the recipient of many awards, including the Ally Award from Stonewall. Ritter is a licensed member of the FL Bar and resides in Fort Lauderdale with her husband, Russ, and their two rescue dogs, Frasier and Augie. Russ and Stacy have three children, Matt (34), Scott (33), and Stephanie (32).
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