New Executive Director Michael Hensley To Lead Blue Water Area Convention

The Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Hensley as its new Executive Director. Hensley, a seasoned professional in the tourism industry, is set to take the reins from Marci Fogal, who is retiring in mid-2024 after 25 years of dedicated service.

With extensive experience gained during his tenure as the Director of Tourism Marketing at the Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB since 2017, Hensley brings a fresh perspective to Michigan’s Thumbcoast tourism landscape. Raised in Warren, Michigan, and with fond memories of summers spent along the Thumbcoast, Hensley is eager to contribute to the area’s ongoing growth and development.

The Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau serves as the official destination marketing organization for Michigan’s Thumbcoast, dedicated to promoting the region as a premier travel destination and contributing to its economic prosperity.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell