Tourism Business Improvement District

Ken Mann

Chairman of the Board | Councilman, City of Lancaster

Howard Harris 

Vice Chairman | AV Fair & Event Center / Broker/Owner of AV Property Management  

Dan Jacobs

Secretary/Treasurer | Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center

Wendy Movchan

Director | General Manager Holiday Inn Express

Kristina Castro

Director | General Manager Residence Inn

Michelle Marquez

Director | General Manager Homewood Suites & Hampton Inn 

AJ Gupta

Director | Owner/Manager Oxnard Suites

A.J. Hampton 

Director | Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce / Owner Big John's Pools

Josh Thomas

Director | City of Lancaster (Economic Development)

Mark Hemstreet

Executive Director

Mark Hemstreet previously served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce from 2014 - 2022.

Prior to joining the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Mark has enjoyed a long history in the hospitality industry, starting with his undergraduate degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management from University of Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark worked for various large Hotel companies like Hyatt, Hilton and Best Western before he and his family purchased the Antelope Valley Inn in 1990. When they sold the Hotel in 2000, Mark used his vast knowledge in lodging to enjoy a successful career as a commercial real estate hotel broker. During this time he was also sought out to help hotels and restaurants as a consultant, rebuilding management teams and turning businesses around.

Growing up in a family who believed in helping their community, Mark has spent the past 30+ years volunteering in the Antelope Valley. Over this time span, Mr. Hemstreet has been actively involved at the Board level with the YMCA, American Cancer Society, and United Way, and currently holds positions at the Board level in the Street Company, AV Edge (previously Antelope Valley Board of Trade), Lancaster West Rotary, Boy Scouts of America and The BLVD Association. He served on the Destination Lancaster board for seven years prior to becoming Executive Director.

A solid believer and advocate of the Antelope Valley, with a vision to build a better community encouraging local businesses, youth leadership development, education and a healthy life style.