Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Ray Ezelle, Executive Director at Discover Dunwoody, a destination marketing organization (DMO) focused on promoting tourism in the vibrant city just north of Atlanta, at the heart of the Perimeter. Ray is a seasoned senior executive in hospitality sales, marketing, events, and business development. 

Bringing a wealth of industry experience, Ezelle joined the Discover Dunwoody team in 2021. Prior to this role, he served in various key positions, including Vice President of Sales, Sports, and Services at Visit Virginia Blue Ridge; Executive Vice President of Business Development at Connections Housing in Suwanee, Georgia; Vice President of Connect Meetings in Norcross, Georgia; and Area Director of Sales and Marketing at PCH Hotels – Resort Collection on Alabama RTJ Golf Trail, based in Florence and Montgomery, Alabama. In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray established Total Hospitality Industry Solutions (THIS) in Suwanee.

Ray Ezelle is an alumnus of the University of Southern Mississippi, currently residing in Suwanee, Georgia, with his wife Stephanie. They have five sons, and three dogs. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and passionately supports the Atlanta Braves, Dallas Cowboys, and SEC Football.