Our Mission

The mission of the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau is to enhance the economic and cultural development of Athens County through marketing and promotion of the area as a destination for travelers from outside of Athens County.

ACCVB Staff

Paige Alost
Executive Director

Paige is originally from Baton Rouge, LA, and moved to Athens in 1996 when her husband chose Ohio University for his graduate studies. She joined the ACCVB in July, 2006, and prior to this served as the Associate Director for Campus Visit Programs at Ohio University. Paige is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Journalism.

For Paige, it's hard to imagine living anywhere else but Athens. Some of her favorite local places include The Ridges, Stuart's Opera House and every back road in Athens County. What most people know about Paige is that she is an ardent supporter of all-things-Athens, and is honored to work with such talented people not only at the ACCVB, but with local governments and other community businesses and organizations. 

What you probably don't know about Paige is that her favorite Athens event is the Demolition Derby held during the Athens County Fair. Though she may be one of the few spectators wearing linen pants and carrying a monogrammed handbag, Paige feels right at home with all the flames and fumes of the derby. (It reminds her of her cooking…)

Melissa Bailes

Marketing and Sales Director

Liz Pahl
Marketing Assistant

Laura O'Neil
Communications Coordinator

Laura hails from Columbus, Ohio and is a proud product of Columbus Public Schools. She first came to Athens in 2001 to attend Ohio University and was surprised to find that she didn't want to leave upon graduating in 2005. After serving for two years as an AmeriCorps*VISTA at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Laura joined the ACCVB in October 2007.

What Laura loves most about living in Athens is the small-town feel, running into friends and former professors at the library, the farmers' market and her favorite uptown haunts. She also finds it very easy to live with virtually no rush-hour traffic. She enjoys checking out new exhibits at the Kennedy Museum of Art, attending fabulous shows at Stuart's Opera House, and hiking in Sells Park.

Contact Us:

Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau
667 East State Street
Athens, OH 45701

1-800-878-9767 or 740-592-1819