TPDCO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Corporate and Strategic Management Specialist
Damion S. Anglin began his journey at the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) in 2018 as a Licence Processing Officer. His exceptional dedication, leadership, and keen strategic insight garnered positive attention after five years in the role, which led to his acting appointment as the Corporate Strategist in June 2023. Having continued to demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing Jamaica's tourism landscape, he was formally appointed to the role of Corporate and Strategic Management Specialist in May 2024, where he now plays a pivotal role in steering the company's strategic direction.
Damion's academic journey is as impressive as his professional one. He holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Development, with Distinction, from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, and a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management from the University of Technology. Further enriching his expertise, Damion has a certificate in Strategic and Corporate Planning from the Management Institute for National Development and is a Certified and Gazetted Mediator with the Dispute Resolution Foundation. These credentials underscore his ability to navigate complex organisational challenges, devise effective strategies, and foster collaborative solutions.
Damion's experience within the tourism sector is marked by deep engagement with both the industry and its stakeholders, with a focus on driving initiatives that elevate Jamaica's tourism offerings. Through his strategic support, he is committed to advancing TPDCo's mission of developing and promoting Jamaica as the premier global destination.
Matthew Robinson grew up in Walter Fletcher beach in Montego Bay, where his passion for the sea and food started in his grandmother's restaurant, the Beach Barrel. His love of reading and passion for sports took him to Canada and the United States where he studied political science. He returned to Jamaica, enrolled in law school, and worked various roles within agencies of the Ministry of National Security. In 2016 Matthew's passion for food and love of Jamaica inspired him to create Jamaica Food Tours Limited to educate visitors and locals about authentic Jamaican food and culture. His Jamaican "Food Boss" persona has over 20 million YouTube views. He has also worked with some of the world's top bloggers and YouTubers bringing Jamaica closer to millions around the world.
Mr Wade Mars is the Executive Director of the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. (TPDCo).
Mr Mars brings a wealth of experience to the organization with over 18 years' experience in the financial industry, specializing in financial analysis, asset management and trading. He has held management positions in these areas at GK Capital Management and Mayberry Investments Limited.
Mr Mars has a master's degree in Finance from the University of Technology and a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of the West Indies. He serves on the Board of numerous public and private sector entities including the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica Limited, Trade Board of Jamaica and Quality Systems Solutions & Initiatives Limited (QSSI). He has also served as a member of the Standards Council of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica where he was Chairman of the Council's Executive Committee.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
Job Titles:
- Director
- CEO and Managing Director of Jartena Apartments Limited
- Member of TPDCo 's Product Quality & Tourism Training
Christopher Jarrett is the CEO and Managing Director of Jartena Apartments Limited which owns Altamont Court and Altamont West Hotels.
Mr. Jarrett is the holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nova University and a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Engineering Technology from the New York Institute of Technology. He is a Certified Hospitality Trainer as well as a Certified Chef.
A Director and Honourary Secretary of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce he is the Chairman (Kingston Chapter) of Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association.
Mr. Jarrett is a member of TPDCo's Product Quality & Tourism Training, Visitor Safety & Experience and Human Resources sub-committees.
He is married to Nicole Day and has two children.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Board Member of the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd
- Registered Architect With the Architect Registration Board of Jamaica
Board member of the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd, Christopher Whyms-Stone is a Registered Architect with the Architect Registration Board of Jamaica since 2002, Board Member of Architect Registration Board of Jamaica, since February 2008 and member of the Jamaican Institute of Architects, JIA, since 2002. He is also a past Vice-President and Past President of The Jamaican Institute of Architects. He has served on numerous boards and committees in several public sector entities.
He is a graduate of the University of Technology Jamaica where he earned a Masters in Architecture. He also holds a Bachelors Degree in Design Architecture. Mr. Whyms-Stone is a Director at Cornerstone.design Ltd which he co-founded in 2000. His company focuses on residential, heritage, commercial and civic buildings and small commercial buildings urban planning and also interior design. Primary responsibilities include administration, design and contract administration.
Mr. Whyms-Stone was also a Part-Time Lecturer/Senior Tutor Experiencing Architecture and Part-Time Lecturer/Senior Tutor in Design Studio 4, at the University of Technology Jamaica, Caribbean School of Architecture and has done extensive traveling in Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas.
Since 2001 Mr. Whyms-Stone has been Director and Curator of the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum.
His hobbies are: Reading, Writing, Snorkelling, Football, Traveling and Culture.
Job Titles:
- Technical Services Manager
- Member of the TPDCo Team
A member of the TPDCo Team since 2008 he has served in various capacities within the Projects Department to include Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Acting Director. He currently serves as the Technical Services Manager. A Quantity Surveyor by profession with over 22 years of experience within the Construction Industry, Mr. Russell has worked with leading Architectural and Engineering firms throughout the Industry and across the Caribbean on projects spread across the spectrum of construction. Among them: Norman Manley International Airport, Donald Sangster International Airport, Hotels, Usain Bolt's Track, Inner City Housing Development, Court Houses, Fish Pot Restaurant, Warehouses, Wharves and Infrastructure for Jamaica Grains and J. Wray and Nephew.
Before joining the TPDCo team he was employed to the University of Technology as the Technical Assistant to the Senior Director for Facilities Management and Operations for a period of 7 years, with a previous 7 years work experience with a Chartered Quantity Surveying Firm and a stint at the National Commercial Bank.
Mr. Russell has been exposed to Quantity Surveying, Construction, Project Management and Engineering and completed studies at CAST, University of Technology, Jamaica, University of the West Indies and Heriot Watt University in Scotland.
He has served on the Council of the Jamaica Institute of Quantity Surveyors, board Member of the Providence Preparatory School, class parent-Wolmers Trust High School for Girls, member of the Grace Missionary Church and founding member of the Homeowners' Association of Three Oaks Gardens.
His hobbies include watching documentaries, flying his remote control aircraft, farming and he is an avid sports enthusiast. He believes that your life must serve to improve the lives of others and is married to wife Chueping with four wonderful children.
Job Titles:
- Director Visitor Safety & Experience
- Strategic Leader
Daryl Whyte-Wong is a strategic leader with extensive experience and a passion for the tourism industry. Growing up in the resort town of Ocho Rios, Mr Whyte Wong has always been surrounded by examples of good hospitality. This almost innate knack for service saw Mr. Whyte-Wong taking on an active role in his Manchester High School community and later at the University of the West Indies, where he served as part of the UWI Mona Guild.
After graduating in 2007, with a bachelor's degree in economics, Whyte Wong put his knowledge and deep passion for service to good use working in the banking industry; where he excelled at guiding and advising customers. Early in his career, Whyte Wong made a name for himself as being detail-oriented, resourceful, and empathetic. Following his calling for public service, Whyte Wong left the private sector after close to a decade and joined the Tourism Product Development Company in 2017.
A believer in life-long learning, Whyte Wong completed his master's degree in management and was able to quickly climb the ranks from being Administrative Officer to the role of Destination Manager for Portland and St. Thomas. In 2020, Whyte- Wong was again promoted to the role of Director Visitor Safety & Experience .
Ian Dear is a Jamaican-born businessman with more than 25 years experience in Caribbean tourism and real estate development. He is an original founder, and the current Chairman and CEO of Margaritaville Caribbean Group (MCG). In addition to purchasing local goods and services, MCG provides employment for more than 1,000 Jamaicans; providing significant economic impact to the island. MCG locations can also be found on Grand Cayman, Grand Turk and St.
Ian's relationships with key contributors to the Caribbean tourism industry have resulted in long-standing MCG partnership agreements with Sangster International Airport, Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. With Ian's leadership expertise, Margaritaville joined Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world's largest vacation ownership company, to open the Margaritaville Vacation Club resort, in St. Thomas.
Ian believes in responsible corporate citizenship, giving back to the community, and is dedicated to ensuring our associates, and their families, have the opportunity to learn, develop and thrive. Although Margaritaville Caribbean Group supports many charitable organizations, Ian is most proud of the significant contributions his organization has made in scholarship funding since the 2006 launch of its Margaritaville Scholarship Program which provides financial assistance to the children of MCG associates.
Ian maintains active involvement in several community service organizations. Currently he serves as a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. James, since originally being appointed in 1996. Over the years he has also served as a member, and board member for several organizations to include the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica, Young President's Association, the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Jamaica Cruise Council and the Attractions Association of Jamaica.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Founding Member
- Chief Operating Officer and Director for Downsound Entertainment Limited
Johnny Gourzong has worked in the tourism sector since 1985 as the Managing Director for the River Raft Limited operators of Rafting on the Martha Brae and Jamaica Swamp Safari Village.
Mr. Gourzong is Chief Operating Officer and Director for Downsound Entertainment Limited successive owners and Producers of Reggae Sumfest 2016. Previously he served as Executive Director for the Summerfest Productions Limited from 1993- 2015.
At the Workers Bank, he held several positions ranging from Credit Officer to Relief Manager and ultimately Branch Manager in Montego Bay and Savanna-La-Mar.
Mr. Gourzong is a Founding Member and 1 st Vice President & Director of the Association of Jamaica Attractions Ltd (AJAL) and served as President for nine years.
He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Doctor's Cave Bathing Club; a former Chairman of the Montego Freeport Limited; Former 1 st Vice President of the National Cruise Council and Former Deputy Chairman of the River Rafting Authority.
Job Titles:
- Destination Manager - South Coast
As the Destination Manager for the South Coast, Jonathan Bamidele is responsible for coordinating the multi-stakeholder management of the resort area, as a Sustainable Tourism Destination, in order to ensure that the visitors have a safe, enjoyable and world-class experience.
Mr Bamidele is no stranger to managerial duties, prior to offering himself to serve at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) he was the Operations Manager for five years at BranJam Investments. Mr Bamidele has also been very active in local tourism on the South Coast over the years as a member of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce and being one of the key organizers of local events such as "Black River day".
Mr. Bamidele is a past student of the University of Technology, having completed his Bachelor of Business Administration in Production and Operations Management. He is also a sports enthusiast and served as captain of the Munro College Basketball team for 3 years.
When the St. Elizabeth native is not busy with improving the South Coast, he can be found fulfilling his duties as a member of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, fishing or enjoying Mother Nature.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Executive Director
- Director of Product Development
Mr Lionel Myrie is the Director of Product Development and Community Tourism for the Tourism Product Development Company Limited. In line with the objectives of the Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development and Vision 2030, his focus includes creating a product of diversity and quality through the establishment and deepening of key partnerships with academia, communities, government and the private sector.
A passionate, and visionary Jamaican, Mr Myrie first joined TPDCo as a Destination Manager for the resort area of Negril. He possesses quantifiable local and overseas experience in areas of operations management, policy development, corporate governance and destination management. He is distinctively qualified in Tourism Management and also holds a Master's degree in International Planning and Development Management.
A charismatic leader by nature, Mr Myrie continues to pursue the achievement of national results through mobilizing people at the organizational level; as well as by building and nurturing critical grassroots relationships that inspire social and economic change in communities throughout Jamaica.
Mr Myrie is an avid philanthropist and has demonstrated this in the various roles he plays in education and sports development as a member of the Rusea's Old Students' Association; and sports committee chairman of the board of governance at Rusea's High.
Having had professional experience in operations management and later proving his competence in destination management, Mr Myrie's expertise will prove critical to spearheading the operations of and leading the Product Development and Community Tourism team to actualise their mandate of preserving the cultural heritage product of Jamaica; creating new diverse products and modification of existing tourism products.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Chairman of the Visitor Safety
- Michael Baugh Is Director and Marketing Manager of Citadel Insurance Brokers Ltd. He Has Been Involved in the Insurance Industry for Approximately Twenty Years
Michael Baugh is Director and Marketing Manager of Citadel Insurance Brokers Ltd. He has been involved in the insurance industry for approximately twenty years.
A former pilot who attended military school in the United States of America he is a past student of Cornwall College and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Rose Hall.
Mr. Baugh is the Chairman of the Visitor Safety and Experience Sub-Committee and a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. James.
Job Titles:
- Mr. Oludiad Brown / Director
Mr. Oludiad Brown is an astute businessman with over a decade of experience in Jamaica's transportation industry, particularly within the tourism sector. Renowned for his customer-focused approach, he brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, project management, logistics, and risk management.
Distinguished as an exceptional organizer and adept problem solver, Mr. Brown boasts a proven track record of achieving excellence. His proficiency spans transportation logistics, financial management, business development, and operational oversight, making him an invaluable asset in navigating complex challenges.
Mr. Brown's passions extend beyond his professional endeavours to include agriculture, civics, and tourism, alongside a deep appreciation for the arts and culture. This diverse array of interests underscores his commitment to contributing meaningfully to various facets of society.
As an accomplished professional, Mr. Brown embodies a holistic approach to business, seamlessly integrating his expertise with a genuine enthusiasm for community and cultural development. A proud father of three, he enjoys touring Jamaica, cooking, and golfing in his leisure time.
Robin DeLisser has Tourism in his blood and has been a part of different sectors of the industry all his life. He has been involved since the age of twelve as he grew up at Manor House Hotel in Kingston and Bay Roc Hotel in Montego Bay which were both family businesses. It was inevitable that he would study Hotel Management and when the time came he went off to Hotel School in Germany.
He returned to Jamaica and worked for a short period and went off again this time to the United States to study Business Management. After spending some ten years in the US he returned to Jamaica in 1982 and founded along with his wife and business partner Trina, the Half Moon Equestrian Centre at the Half Moon Hotel Montego Bay which added to the diversity of the tourism capital's offerings. When the business became well established he ventured out into distribution with Chas E Ramson.
For the last six years Mr. DeLisser has been the General Manager at Budget Car Rentals.
Robin DeLisser serves on the audit and product development sub-committees of TPDCo. He is a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. James, a Rotarian and since 1989 and has supported along with his wife, the Trelawny Special Olympics program.
Job Titles:
- Destination Manager - Falmouth
Mr. Stainton Baker currently holds the position of Destination Manager- Falmouth at the Tourism Product Development Company. In this Capacity, he assists with the development of Falmouth as a sustainable tourism destination.
His most recent activities include the implementation and training of the Falmouth Walking Tour-Guides and the development of a regulated Holding Station for Contract Carriage Operators.
A graduate of the Northern Caribbean University, Mr. Baker completed his Bachelor's degree in Management Studies. He is currently pursuing a Degree in Law (LL.B) at the University of London.
Mr. Stainton Baker is a competent communicator and Master of Ceremonies; he frequently lends his talent to the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's (JHTA) annual charity events. As part of his civic duty, Mr. Baker sits on a myriad of government boards across western Jamaica.
He is a member of the prominent Communications and Leadership club, Western Knights -Toast Master's International and an avid golfer.
Job Titles:
- Director, Product Quality & Tourism Training
- Member of the St. Richard of Chichester Church Council
A 25 year veteran at TPDCo., Mrs Keating Campbell holds a Master of Science Degree in International Tourism from the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; a Post Graduate Diploma in Translating and a Bachelor of Arts degree (Hons.) from the University of the West Indies. She is also a certified Trainer/Assessor of HEART/NTA and is a certified Team Jamaica trainer. Mrs Keating Campbell spearheaded the production of the Map and Directory of Jamaica's Heritage by TPDCo in 1997 and its revision ten years later in 2007.
A member of the St. Richard of Chichester Church Council, Mrs Keating Campbell is involved in community work such as feeding street people and visiting homes for the aged as well as children's homes. She also teaches Sunday School.
Prior to joining the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd., Mrs Keating Campbell worked as a Translator/Interpreter.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Community Leader in Negril
Elaine Allen Bradley has been a prominent community leader in Negril, Westmoreland, where she currently resides, for more than 22 years. Mrs. Bradley has held various leadership positions, including as a past President of the Rotary Club of Negril and a current Assistant Governor overseeing five clubs in western Jamaica.
She has also been involved in the healthcare industry as the Director of Health for the Negril Chamber of Commerce and has contributed to the tourism sector as the past Chairperson of the Destination Assurance Council. In addition, Mrs. Bradley founded and managed a free Orthotics Clinic for children with lower extremity disabilities, served on the board of directors for multiple local schools, led the Neighborhood Watch in her community, and volunteered regularly at a soup kitchen.
Mrs. Bradley is recognized for her involvement with the JAHJAH Foundation, which focuses on assisting Jamaicans in their home country. She organized a month-long training program for 22 paramedics in Negril, conducted by the Israeli Black Cat 69 Crew, and is currently collaborating with the foundation to establish a Dental Clinic that will offer free services to the community.
She became involved in the community of Negril through the Rotary Club of Negril after Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and has worked with the newly established club and other organizations from North America, including Friends of Jamaica, Negril Hardware and Haberdashery, and the Venezuelan Army, and locals in the restoration process.
Mrs. Bradley was born in St. Elizabeth and moved to Springfield, St James at the age of four. She went to Springfield Primary School and Branch Texas High School in Maldon and later moved to the UK to study nursing. She is a qualified registered nurse who worked as a Nurse Manager before retiring and moving to the resort town of Negril.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Human Resource Manager
Erica Brown Whittingham has been part of the TPDCo team for some twenty-three years, where she started her career as an Administrative Assistant. Working her way up the ranks, Mrs Brown-Whittingham has continuously gone beyond the call of duty and has performed exceptionally in her administrative and supervisory roles. She has been the Executive Human Resource Manager since October 2019.
Mrs Brown Whittingham, with her zeal for excellence has armed herself with the necessary qualifications in areas of training and Human Resource as she continues to make her mark within the organization. She is a holder of a Master of Business Administration (Emphasis in Human Relations) from the University of Technology Jamaica and a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from the Northern Caribbean University where she specialized in Human Resource Management. She is also certified in areas such as public speaking, customer service and training.
Her accolades include Training division most outstanding overachiever 2008, Training division overachiever 2008,2009 & 2012, Star performer for the western region 2011-2012, Employee of the year 2012 and Company star performer for the period 2013-2015.
As a member of Toastmaster's International, an organization dedicated to improving communication, public speaking and leadership, Mrs Brown-Whittingham was awarded "Caribbean's Champion- Impromptu Speaker" in 2015.
Job Titles:
- Internal Auditor
- Chief Audit and Risk Executive
Mrs. Karen McPherson, TPDCo's Internal Auditor, has 17 years' experience in the field of auditing and accounting, 15 of which she has spent auditing varied types of Public sector entities. She specialises in Performance audits and has been exposed to compliance, operational and financial statement audits. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
She holds a professional certificate from the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and a Masters in Business Administration majoring in Management from the University of Technology. She is a trained facilitator and is a certified by the International Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) as a trained facilitator specialising in performance audits.
Mrs. McPherson also volunteers her services by serving as the honorary auditor of the Jamaica Civil Service Association. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and focuses on developing the talent of her team members.
Job Titles:
- Destination Manager - Montego Bay
Mrs. Kenya Keddo-Laing joined the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. in the capacity of Regional Manager for Montego Bay in January 2015. Her responsibilities include oversight of all operational and administrative matters for Montego Bay.
A graduate of the University College of the Caribbean and the University of Technology, Mrs. Keddo-Laing holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master's degree in Business Administration (General Management)
Mrs. Keddo-Laing has over 17 years' experience in the fields of auditing, accounting, media and education. Many of those years have been at the managerial level. Before joining TPDCo she was employed to the International University of the Caribbean (IUC) in the capacity of Director of Business Services and part time Lecturer. She was also Branch Manager at the Jamaica Observer, Montego Bay branch.
She is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Providence, Montego Bay.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Services Director ( Acting )
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Kimecia Griffiths-Buchanan assumed the role of Corporate and Strategic Management Specialist in October 2019. Her responsibilities include improving the efficiency of processes, through the development and monitoring of strategic objectives.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Chairman
- Member of Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association
Mrs. Laura Heron has worked in the Tourism sector since 1981. Her sojourn began with the establishment of a family business (Resort Divers Limited), which provided water-sports activities within hotels across Jamaica. Resort Divers Limited was instrumental in developing scuba diving in Jamaica. Over the period she worked with approximately 25 hotels.
In 2008 she served on the TPDCo board as Deputy Chairman and Chair of the Audit Committee. She returns to TPDCo to share her wealth of experience in management and the several sub sectors. She is Deputy Board Chairman and currently sits on the Project, Product Development Community Tourism & Craft and Human Resources sub committees of TPDCo. She is also chairman of the audit sub-committee of the current board.
Mrs. Heron worked at St Ann Development Company from 2008 to 2014 as General Manager. Her responsibilities spanned the management of the iconic Dunns River Falls as well as Green Grotto Caves, Turtle River Park, Roaring River Estate, Laughing Waters, Ocho Rios Bay Beach and all other properties owned by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) in the parish of St Ann.
In 2014, Mrs. Heron joined the Guardsman Group of companies to establish a Tourism and Hospitality Division where she continues to serve the industry on a day to day basis.
She is a graduate of The St. Andrew High School, Kingston and studied Business Administration at Florida International University. She is also a certified PADI Scuba Diving Instructor who still enjoys diving. She enjoys cooking, needlework and participating in community activities especially within schools in the parish of St. Ann. She is a former school board member at the Runaway Bay All Age School.
Mrs Heron is a member of Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA), The Association of Jamaican Attractions Ltd (AJAL) and served as Vice President of the Jamaica Association of Dive
Mrs. Marilyn Burrowes is an experienced and qualified hospitality and tourism professional. For several years she worked in servicing the industry in the areas of mega events including the opening of hotels. The Sandals and Super Clubs Groups were among her clients.
Trained in Creative Designs and Events Planning, she along with her husband Stafford founded the Dolphin Cove Attraction where she was and remains Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations.
A two time President of the Association of Jamaican Attractions Ltd. she has given yeoman service to the attractions sub-sector for the past fifteen years.
Mrs. Burrowes previously served for eight years on the Board of the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd and was the then Chairman of the Attractions Committee. In this her second stint she is the Chair of the Product Development sub-committee.
A Director of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce for four years she has also held the position of Vice President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association for several years.
Mrs. Burrowes is a Justice of the Peace, member of the Lay Magistrates Association and also an ardent supporter of the Ocho Rios based Teen Challenge, a non- profit, faith based, rehabilitation centre transforming "one life at a time."
Job Titles:
- Corporate Communications & Community Awareness Coordinator
Mrs. Marline Stephenson Dalley is the Corporate Communications & Community Awareness Coordinator in TPDCo. Before that she served as the Spruce Up Jamaica Coordinator and has been affiliated with TPDCo since 1996 in several capacities.
A trained broadcaster with over twenty-five years' experience, she has produced and presented several radio programmes and for the past twenty-five seasons hosted TVJ's "Schools' Challenge Quiz".
Mrs. Stephenson Dalley holds a Master of Business Administration Degree (Marketing) from the University of Technology Jamaica, a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (Honours) from the University of the West Indies (UWI), a Diploma (Distinction) in Public Relations from the Jamaican Institute of Management. Certificates in Marketing and Project Management from UWI and Events Management from the George Washington University.
She has served on several boards including the St James 4-H Advisory Council, Mt. Alvernia High School Board of Management and is the founding Vice Chairman of the John Rollins Success Primary School. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), past Distinguished President of the Western Knights Toastmasters Club, past Distinguished Area Governor and Public Relations Officer for Toastmasters International District 81.
She was TPDCo Manager of the Year for two consecutive years - 2013-14 and 2014-15. Her awards include the St. James 4-H Clubs Outstanding Contribution Award, Kiwanis Club of Providence Outstanding Service to the Community & Contributions in the Field of Journalism Award, Fanfare International Award for instructional Spanish on Radio and Best Academic Achievement Award from the Jamaica Institute of Management among several others.
Mrs. Stephenson Dalley is a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. James and a member of the St. James Lay Magistrates Association.
Job Titles:
- Destination Manager - Kingston
Mikisha Silvera started her TPDCo journey in 2019 as a consultant to the Executive Office, charged with implementing major projects such as the Tourism Summer Internship programme and the Tourism Service Excellence Awards.
She later received a promotion and currently serves as the Destination Manager for Kingston. In her capacity as Destination Manager, she has responsibility for overseeing and coordinating the multi-stakeholder management of the resort area as a Sustainable Tourism Destination in order to ensure that the visitors' experience is safe, secure and seamless.
Mrs. Silvera has experience spanning over twenty years in banking, marketing and the airline industry. She studied Computer Science at the College of Arts Science and Technology (C.A.S.T) now UTech Jamaica and attended the Holy Childhood high school.
Family is at the forefront of her life, lyming with friends, dancing and having a good time. Giving of her time with the indigent, feeding and uplifting these community members is also a main priority.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Training Manager
Job Titles:
- Destination Manager - Ocho Rios
- Manager for Ocho Rios
TPDCo's Destination Manager for Ocho Rios, Anntonette Bernard is a two time graduate of the University of the West Indies where in the first instance she was awarded an honours level degree in Management Studies and in the second instance a Master's Degree in Governance with a Public Policy emphasis.
Ms. Bernard joined the TPDCo Training Unit in 2009 after spending a number of years as an educator in Jamaica, this is after she completed her studies in Primary Education at the Shortwood Teachers' College.
Intrinsically motivated to be rounded, she went on to study Project Management at the University of the West Indies and was awarded a certificate with distinction in the field. She is also a certified Trainer of Trainers.
She has been giving voluntarily of her time to nation building by serving on a number of Government Boards inclusive of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, the Registered Apprenticeship Programme and a number of School Boards.
An avid reader, Ms. Bernard has a special interest in world affairs.
Kimberly Evans is a 8 year veteran of TPDCo's Projects Department. A graduate of the University of Technology, Jamaica, Miss Evans holds an honours level Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying. She brings to the company a wealth of knowledge in the fields of technical services, quantity surveying, project management.
Currently, Miss Evans serves as TPDCo's, Director of Projects and plays a major part in the execution of projects passing through the organization. She was the company's Senior Manager of Project Operations in her previous capacity.
Miss. Evans holds a Certificate in Project Management and studied Sustainable Tourism Development in Okinawa, Japan. She combines experience and qualifications in the disciplines of Business Economics, civil technology and quantities as well as construction contracts. Miss Evans has a love for construction but balances it with an appreciation for softscaping with artforms.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, travel and playing kalookie with friends.
Rose-Marie Carty is a graduate of the Camperdown High School. Having completed a Diploma in Secretarial Studies at the Duffs Business College, she began her career as a legal secretary and so worked in general administration. She is also the holder of the Certified Professional Secretary designation (CPS) achieved through B&B Institute, Certificate in Management Studies from UWI and a Diploma in Management Studies from the Institute of Management Studies (now UCC)
Ms. Carty joined TPDCo in 2007 as a Temporary Administrative Assistant in the Product Quality Department. Three months later she began acting as Executive Secretary to the Executive Director. She was confirmed in this post within 6 months of joining the organization.
Job Titles:
- Licence Processing Manager
Sheryll A-M Lewis has over 17 years of managerial experience in the tourism, rum & sugar and the food processing industry. She has had considerable success in managing various projects; achieving targets; meeting deadlines; working effectively with numerous stakeholders across various industries; developing & reviewing standards, policies and procedures reviewing legislation for tourism; and has been gaining experience in the legal framework of tourism while obtaining the requisite legal training.
A student at the Norman Manley Law School she has successfully completed her certificate in Legal Education. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from the University of London International Programmes; a Master of Business Administration from Nova South Eastern University; Diploma in Management Studies from the Jamaica Institute of Management; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry & Biochemistry from the University of the West Indies, Mona.
Ms. Lewis is presently the Licence Processing Manager at TPDCo. Prior to that she served as Product Quality Manager Western Region, Acting Standards Manager Western Region and Standards Officer Western Region.
Ms. Lewis was Technical Secretary for the Bureau of Standard Jamaica Tourism Related Service Standards Committee which reviewed the Regional Spa Standards; she also chaired the Committee for creation of Standards for Tourism Entities Using High Angle Techniques which was gazetted as a National Standard in 2012; and was Technical Secretary for the Committee for the creation of Spa Standards which was gazetted a National Standard in 2012;
A member of the Assessment Team for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, National Quality Awards Programme for several years she has been Lead Auditor since 2007. A certified HACCP Food Safety Systems Management Consultant & Trainer she is trained and certified in conducting audits for HACCP, ISO9000 and ISO14000. She is also a member of the Bureau of Standard of Jamaica's National Food Safety Committee - 2008 to Present.
A former Chief Chemist/Distillery Manager with Sugar Company of Jamaica Ltd. Ms. Lewis served as Sales Manager for Anderson Chemical Jamaica Ltd and at Aquaculture Jamaica Ltd. She has also completed numerous short courses both locally and internationally in related subject areas.
She is a member of Grace Missionary Church's Praise and Worship Team, teaches Sunday School and is a board member of Kendal Camp & Conference Centre.
Ms. Vana Taylor has worked in the Tourism Industry for over thirty years and has held several management positions. In 1983 she started her first company, Sunflower Villas which she still operates and also manages and operates Fisherman's Point and Skycastles in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
She has been a Council Member of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association for several years and Area Chairman for the Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay Chapter. She has served as the 4 th Vice President of the Association for the past five years and has also served as Vice Chairman of the Allied and Small Accommodation Sector.
Ms. Taylor has a wealth of experience in the Hospitality Industry and has served as the Chairman of the Jamaica Association of Villas & Apartments since 1989. This Association has been representing the Villas and Apartments sector for over forty five years and has lobbied the Government on several matters for its members. Over the years at various times she has been a member of several boards and has chaired several committees. She is presently a member of the Jamaica Tourist Board Marketing Sub-Committee, a board member of the Tourism Product Development Company and chair of the Product Quality/Tourism Training Sub-Committee; a board member of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chair of the St. Ann/St. Mary Resort Board.
Ms. Taylor is a devoted Catholic and Lay Leader, a Justice of the Peace and has received a Badge of Honour from the Government in 2001 for her services to the Community and Tourism.