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St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau Names New Executive Director

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:10 AM

The Buchanan County Tourism Board and the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau have announced Christian Mengel as their new Executive Director. Mengel, a lifelong resident of the region, joined the bureau in 2022 and currently serves as its Director of Communications and Marketing. The Missouri Western State University graduate brings extensive media experience and…

The Buchanan County Tourism Board and the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau have announced Christian Mengel as their new Executive Director. Mengel, a lifelong resident of the region, joined the bureau in 2022 and currently serves as its Director of Communications and Marketing. The Missouri Western State University graduate brings extensive media experience and a proven track record to the leadership role, having previously secured over $800,000 in marketing grants for the organization.

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