The Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has a new Executive Director.

The DACVB Executive Board has announced that Tonya Culp will step into the role. Culp has lived in Decatur nearly her entire life and brings strong ties to the community. She and her husband, Ed, have a large family — five sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren.

Culp has spent the past four years with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, serving as an integral part of the team. Board members say she’s developed a strong understanding of tourism in both Illinois and the Decatur area, and they’re excited to see where she leads the organization next.

The board also extended its thanks to outgoing Executive Director Teri Hammel, who is retiring. Hammel has been a key figure in Macon County tourism for many years, guiding the organization through major changes in the industry. The board wished her well as she begins her next chapter.

The DACVB Executive Board is led by President Phil Romano, Vice President Dave Wendt, Treasurer Jerry Dawson, and Secretary Jerry Johnson.