Board members approved for new Gainesville CVB

GAINESVILLE - The first board members for Gainesville's new convention and visitors bureau have been approved by the mayor and city council.<br /> <br /> According to city spokeswoman Catiel Felts, they are:<br /> <br /> Mike Azotea, general manager, Buffalo Wild Wings<br /> <br /> Sheri Hooper, executive director, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK)<br /> <br /> Morgan House, manager, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue<br /> <br /> Richard Labriola, general manager, Hilton Garden Inn<br /> <br /> Grier Todd, general manager, the Fairfield Inn & Suites<br /> <br /> Gainesville Parks and Recreation Director Melvin Cooper<br /> <br /> City Manager Kip Padgett.<br /> <br /> Felts added "our next move will be an organizational meeting for the Gainesville CVB."