Zack Davis ESPC, CMP

Biography: Zack’s team is responsible for the overall destination experience of more than 800 meetings, conventions, and events annually, while also working to connect community partners to those events and one another. Zack began his career at Louisville Tourism as a Convention Services Manager, working directly with meeting and event professionals. Following this role, as the Director of Marketing, Zack led the destination’s overall advertising, branding, and marketing strategies to include a complete brand transition. Zack took over as Vice President of Destination Services in 2018.

He has been recognized as “20 People to Know in Marketing and Advertising” by Louisville Business First. Other awards include the 2013 Convention Services Manager of the Year by the Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and Successful Meetings magazine. Zack was also named a top “40 under 40” industry leader by Connect magazine in 2014.

Zack graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in communication, in 2012 earned his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification and in 2023 earned the Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC). Prior to working at Louisville Tourism, he was with Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Zack also served six years in the Marine Corps Reserves with Echo Company 4th Tank Battalion. He is married to Jill Davis with three children, Ethan, Elise, and Grant. Zack is also a connoisseur of all things pizza.