HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - CVB Mid-Year AppointmentMEMO TO:
FROM:
MEETING DATE
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
APPROVE A MID -YEAR APPOINTMENT TO THE CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a mid -year appointment to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau Board to fill a vacant position.
FUNDING SOURCE:
BACKGROUND: Matthew Brink represented the Grand Hyatt DFW Airport as the Hotel
(499 Rooms or less) Representative on the Convention and Visitors
Bureau Board, but recently resigned his position with the hotel. Mr. Brink
was appointed February 20, 2024 to fill an unexpired term. This term is
scheduled to expire in 2025.
Jeff Babcock is the new manager at the Grand Hyatt DFW Airport. His
application for appointment is attached. The City Council liaison to the
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board and staff recommend approval.
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
BOARD OR COMMISSION: CUB Advisory Board
Use a separate application for each appointment desired.
Name: Ms. Mrs. Mr. Dr. Jeff Babcock
Address:2337 South International Pkwy, DFW Airport, TX 75261
Cell phone:
Work phone: 972-973-1500
Employer: Grand Hyatt DFW Airport
Occupation: General Manager
Grapevine Resident Years Tarrant Co. Voter Registration No.
E-mail Address: Jeff.babcock@hyatt.corn
Why are you interested in being appointed to this board/commission?
To serve as an ambassador for DFW International Airport while contributing to the community
List any City service and experience, civic organizations, as well as professional activities.
Board of Trustees - Morristown Partnership
What is your educational and occupational experience?
Attended Creighton University
Employeed with Hyatt Hotels since 1996, most recently served as General Manager at Hyatt
Regency Morristown
What other knowledge, experience, or education do you have that is applicable to the
board/commission function?
Vast experience and knowledge of city partnerships/boards and their significant contributions
within the community
What do you believe will be your most significant contribution to the board/commission?
A cooperative spirit
What else would you like to tell us about yourself?
List the name and phone number of one Grapevine resident, City staff, City Council, or current
Committee member who may be contacted on your behalf.
Leon Leal, City Council
Number of Board/Commission meetings attended in past 12 months N/A
Number of City Council meetings attended in past 12 months N/A
Have you ever entered a guilty plea or no contest or been convicted of a crime in a civilian or
military court or received a deferred adjudication (not including traffic violations)? No
If yes to the above question, what offense(s) and counties/states/dates? If this is not applicable,
type "NA". (A criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from appointment).
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I understand that by signing this application my attendance will be required at all
committee meetings,
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*** In order to allow greater participation in the City government, board appointments are limited
to one member per household. Spouses will not be appointed to serve on boards, either the
same board or a different board.
Please return completed application to the City Secretary's Office:
By mail: PO Box 95104, Grapevine TX 76099
By fax: 817-410-3004 1 By email: tbrooks@grapevinetexas.gov