Jennifer Lombard Knight appointed to TDC

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — May 28 — The Walton County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Jennifer Lombard Knight to Seat 9 on the Walton County Tourist Development Council, filling a vacancy. Knight will serve the remainder of the term, which runs through 2028.

Lombard Knight is the general manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin, an Autograph Collection property by Marriott, where she oversees 250 rooms, multiple dining outlets and event space. She previously served as general manager for WaterSound Camp Creek and WaterSound Beach Club. Additionally, she worked at The Pearl in Rosemary Beach.

An award-winning hospitality executive with international experience, Lombard Knight plans to expand Walton County's convention and group travel business, develop local hospitality workforce talent and strengthen the county's profile as a tourism destination.

Lombard Knight has lived in Walton County for five years and serves on the Sinfonia Gulf Coast board.

"I’m honored to be part of the TDC and I’m especially looking forward to fostering strong partnerships, supporting innovation, and contributing to initiatives that create lasting value for our community and members," said Lombard Knight.

The mission of Walton County Tourism is to protect and strengthen the Walton County brand, while enhancing and supporting the tourism economy.

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For more information on the Walton County TDC, please visit waltoncountyfltourism.com/bcc-tdc-members.