About Galena Country
Galena Country Tourism® is the official Destination Management & Marketing Organization for Galena Country®.
Our mission is to promote, develop, and expand the visitor industry to benefit the local economy and community, including the City of Galena and Jo Daviess County, Illinois. We promote Galena Country as the Midwest’s premier destination for overnight visitors. Galena Country Tourism is supported by a board of 11 directors, representatives from the travel and tourism industry, local government, and experienced businesspersons.
Forever Original
Encompassing the City of Galena and Jo Daviess County, nestled along the Mississippi River in the upper northwest corner of Illinois.
It’s true; you can’t change time. But if you spend it right, it can change you. So, if you want to make the most of your time, come to a place that’s frozen in it. In Galena Country, we’ve never been like anywhere else, and we’re proud of it. To us, history isn’t about endings; it’s where stories begin. We know one good story always leads to another.
Founded in 1826, we have a history of seeing things others don’t. When you’re here, you’ll see and do things you won’t see anywhere else. We call it being original because we may be old, but we’re never the same old thing.
The best thing about being where time is forgotten is that you can lose all track of it. Join us, in another time, in a completely different place.
Full-Time Staff Members
Terry Mattson, CEO/President
tmattson@visitgalena.org
Lori Kinnaman, Vice President of Finance
lkinnaman@visitgalena.org
Fallon Oldenburg, Vice President of Marketing
foldenburg@visitgalena.org
Tom Rynott, Communications Director
trynott@visitgalena.org
Ekaterina Roberts, Community Engagement Manager
eroberts@visitgalena.org
Board of Directors - Fiscal Year 2024
Colin Sanderson
Chair
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
444 Eagle Ridge Dr,
Galena, IL 61036
Betsy Rose Achett
Vice Chair
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
11383 US-20
Galena, IL 61036
Zeke Winders
Treasurer
First Community Bank
101 Exchange Street
Galena, IL 61036
Jack Deiter
Secretary
Big Bill’s Coffee & Sandwich Shop
301 N. Main St.
Galena, IL 61036
Christina Eisbach
At-Large
Hoof It Goat Treks
616 S Devils Ladder Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
Stewart Stoffregen
Chestnut Mountain Resort
8700 W. Chestnut Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
Jennifer Pickett
Retail
Gabby's Gifts
117 S. Main St.
Galena, IL 61036
Lyndsi Scharpf
Restaurant
Otto's Restaurant
100 Bouthillier St.
Galena, IL 61036
Kelly Raab
At-Large
Warren Chamber of Commerce
Warren, IL 61087
Mike Dittmar
County Representative
Jo Daviess County
330 N. Bench St.
Galena, IL 61036
Katie Wienen
City Representative
City of Galena
101 Green St.
Galena, IL 61036
