The following is a press release from Go Lake Havasu introducing its new CEO.

Go Lake Havasu (GLH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Buckley as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective early December.

Following an extensive four-month search, GLH’s Board of Directors is confident that Buckley’s visionary leadership, coupled with his vast experience in tourism and destination marketing, will bring exciting growth to Lake Havasu’s hospitality and outdoor industries. Buckley’s impressive career spans leadership roles such as Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Tourism at Visit Albuquerque, where he helped transform Albuquerque into one of Travel + Leisure’s Favorite Cities.

His strategic expertise was also on display as Executive Director of Sheridan Travel & Tourism in Wyoming, where his leadership saw Sheridan nominated as Outside Magazine’s “Best Town” for two consecutive years.

Buckley looks forward to lending his unique ability to the promotion of memorable experiences and delivering extraordinary marketing results for Lake Havasu City.

With hands-on experience in sales & marketing from his work at Eastmans’ Publishing and Brunton Outdoor Group, Buckley understands the pulse of the adventure traveler. His tenure in the industry consistently delivered standout growth, from achieving record-breaking media sales at Eastman’s Publishing to consistently exceeding wholesale revenue targets at Brunton.

Known for his dynamic, results-driven approach, Buckley will foster GLH’s vision for increased tourism and community engagement.