Board of Directors 2025-2027

TCHTA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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James McAnally

President

Managing Director for the Northern Caribbean and Curacao, Beaches Resorts

"Motivate..and do not Procrastinate."

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  The Fairway of #14 at the Provo Golf Club setting sights on an intimidating shot into a headwind.

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: Junkanoo rhythm and fresh conch salad.

Fun Facts

Loves to spend time with wife Lissa and twin daughters Audrey and Layla at the beach.  Activities of choice:  Snorkelling, chasing fish or play Frisbee.

Fun Facts Two

McAnally has been known to lose a sleeve or two of golf balls at the Provo Golf Club and is a die-hard, lifelong Denver Bronco fan (for better or worse!).

Fun Facts Three

He's extremely grateful for the philanthropic efforts of his resort, Beaches Turks and Caicos, and the positive impact on the environment, community and people of Turks and Caicos.  Making every day a little better than the day before is important to him.

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Stacey-Ann W. Albert

Vice President

Director of Human, Culture, and Community Affairs, Sailrock South Caicos

"The Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Favourite spot in Turks and Caicos: Sapodilla Bay

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The warm hospitality and natural beauty.

Fun Facts

Stacey-Ann loves the beach, but she cannot swim!

Fun Facts Two

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Gerry Dallas

Baord Secretary

Managing Director, TKCA Vacation Rentals

"Happy Days!"

Favourite Spot in Turks & Caicos:  Ambergris Cay

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The natural beauty, the climate & way of life

Fun Facts

Gerry is originally from Ireland

Fun Facts Two

Gerry loves Rugby

Fun Facts Three

Gerry loves Fishing!

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Craig James

Board Treasurer

CFO - Wymara Developments

"You only live once, so make the most of it!"

Favourite spot in Turks and Caicos: Off the wall at French Cay, diving or fishing

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The people and the year-round outdoor living

Fun Fact One

Craig's DNA profile showed he had Puerto Rican and Punjabi heritage (yet was born in the UK).

Fun Fact Two

Craig has attended the last 4 Rugby World Cup tournaments in New Zealand, UK, Japan and Fance

Fun Fact Three

Craig likes wearing colourful golf shirts.

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Lindy Rigby

Board Director

General Manager - West Bay Club

"Attitude reflects leadership. Faith over fear."

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  Riby Hill

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos:  The diversity of cultures and people

Fun Facts

Lindy is a Telly Award winner for video editing.

Fun Facts Two

Lindy loves travelling with family.

Fun Facts Three

Lindy is a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills and the LA Lakers.

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Jeff Morgan

Board Director

General Manager - The Palms Turks & Caicos

"I am good if you are good."

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  Mudjin Harbor

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos:  The natural beauty and the people.

Fun Facts

Jeff has had the nickname "Bulldog" as a nickname since college. A friend's son even calls him "Uncle Bulldog"!

Fun Facts Two

Jeff is a "Deadhead", loving the band Dead & Company.

Fun Facts Three

Jeff’s favorite food is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

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Louella Brezovar-van Veen

Board Director

General Manager - The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  Watching the sunset on Grace Bay

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The Ladies and Gentlemen we work with to drive excellence in hospitality service

Fun Fact

Louella is passionate about animal rescue, gardening and swimming.

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Andreas Naegele

Board Director

Vice President of Hospitality, Waterloo Hotel Management, Ltd.

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos: Ambergris Cay

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The beautiful white and unspoilt beaches.

Fun Facts

Andreas is a huge fan of the Bayern Munich football club.

Fun Facts Two

Turks and Caicos has sparked a newfound passion for Andreas - pickleball.

Fun Facts Three

Andreas used to be a Chef before studying Hotel Management.

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Aleisa Walkin

Board Director

General Manager, Alexandra Resort (Turks & Caicos Collection)

"It is not the goal that changes us, it is the steps we take to get there."

Favourite spot in Turks and Caicos:  Hollywood Beach, North Caicos

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The friendly people

Fun Facts

Tendra loves to 'cut a rug' and can out-dance most.

Fun Facts Two

She loves to bake.

Fun Facts Three

Tendra is awfully afraid of frogs!

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John Hazard

Board Director

Human Resources - Seven Stars Resort & Spa

"Please and Thank you!”

Favourite spot in Turks & Caicos: Split Rock

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The crystalline turquoise waters and the welcoming down-to-earth local Turks Islanders.

Fun Facts

John loves high-octane activities; diving, snowboarding, climbing.

Fun Facts Two

John has worked in many other Caribbean countries; Cayman, The Bahamas, Barbados, Aruba, and St Thomas.

 

Fun Facts Three

Yolander is a lover of the community!

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S. Omega Simmons

Board Director

Owner - SOS Media

"Life is not a dress rehearsal. It's showtime!"

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos: Anywhere on the water.

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos:  The pride that lives within its people.

Fun Facts

Snjezana’s Mom bought her pet rabbits as a child. She named them all “Cuddles”!

Fun Facts Two

Snjezana and her mom share a birthday.

Fun Facts Three

Snjezana loves soggy cereal.

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Snjezana Andrews

Board Director

CEO - Caicos Wheels

"Attitude reflects leadership. Faith over fear"

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  Rigby Hill

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: The diversity of cultures and people

Fun Facts

Lindy is a Telly Award winner for video editing.

Fun Facts Two

He loves travelling with family.

Fun Facts Three

He's a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills and the LA Lakers  

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Alizee Zimmerman

Board Director

Executive Director, Turks and Caicos Reef Fund

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not!"

Favourite spot in Turks and Caicos: 50ft underwater on the edge of the coral reef wall.

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: Our abundant and diverse ecosystems, flora, and fauna.

Fun Facts

Alizee could swim before she could walk.

Fun Facts Two

Alizee speaks French, English, Spanish.

Fun Facts Three

Alizee has spent over 5,000 hours of her life breathing underwater! 

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Karen Whitt

Board Director

VP, Sales & Marketing - The Hartling Group

"Live. Love. Laugh."

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  Long Bay Beach

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos:  The close and diverse community

 

Fun Facts

Stacy was delivered at home by her grandmother.

Fun Facts Two

She says she tells really good jokes....and laughs at them before anyone else does.

Fun Facts Three

She loves to dip Cheetos in vanilla ice cream. "#yummy"

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Stacy Cox

CEO

CEO - Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association

"Whatever is true, kind, and just...think on these things"

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  North Caicos

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos:  The diversity of the people and cultures here

 

Fun Facts

Stacy was delivered at home by her grandmother.

Fun Facts Two

She says she tells really good jokes....and laughs at them before anyone else does.

Fun Facts Three

She loves to dip Cheetos in vanilla ice cream. "#yummy"

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Yvette Marcelin

Ex-Officio Member

Senior Partner - TWA, Marcelin, Wolf

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Nikheel Advani

Board Director

 COO & Principal : Grace Bay Resorts

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Todd Foss

Past President & Chairman

Chairperson - 

"There is no problem I can’t solve with your money."

Favourite Spot in Turks and Caicos:  So many to name, but certainly biased toward a new mixology experience that recently opened called "Cocktail Perfetto".

Loves Most About Turks and Caicos: I love the small town attributes of the Turks and Caicos Islands where everyone knows each other and visitors feel like it is their second home, while at the same time enjoying world class restaurants, resorts, and activities.

 

Fun Facts

Todd is a former School Administrator.

Fun Facts Two

Todd volunteered for twelve years as a National Games Director for Special Olympics Canada, prior to moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Fun Facts Three

Todd attends CrossFit classes with his 87-year-old father when visiting Canada on vacation.

Nicholette Thomas

Nicholette Thomas

TCHTA Office Manager

Office Manager, Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association

"Outside appearance is a poor substitute for inner worth"

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Theresa Lewis

Office Coordinator

Office Manager, Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association

"Outside appearance is a poor substitute for inner worth"

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