Brett McWethy

Senior Director, Communications at Visit Detroit

Role
Senior Director, Communications at Visit Detroit
Location
Detroit, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Brett McWethy

For the past 19 years, I’ve had the pleasure of serving as a storyteller and strategist for highly visible brands that mean a great deal to the communities they serve, from higher education to professional sports to the tourism industry.I have served as a people manager since 2010, leading teams driving external and internal communications, large-scale media event operations, executive communications and more. Thanks for connecting and staying in touch!

Experience

  1. Senior Director, Communications

    Visit Detroit

    Mar 2025 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

    Lead integrated communications strategy for the world’s first convention and visitors bureau• Direct executive communications for the President & CEO, including speechwriting, messaging and interview preparation• Oversee local, national and international media relations, including visits to the Detroit region for familiarization (FAM) trips• Manage relationships and workflow with domestic and international PR agencies• Provide communications counsel to the Detroit Sports Commission, a subsidiary of Visit Detroit• Visit Detroit is the only organization that promotes the Tri-County region of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties regionally, nationally and internationally.**Detroit will host the 2027 NCAA Men\'s Final Four and 2028 IPW (the world\'s largest inbound travel show).**

Education

  • Portage Central High School

    High School Diploma

  • Eastern Michigan University

    Bachelor's Degree, Journalism/Public Relations

    1999 — 2003

  • Eastern Michigan University

    Master's, Sports Management

    2004 — 2006

Skills

  • Event Management
  • Strategic Communications
  • Crisis Management
  • Public Affairs
  • Social Media
  • Public Relations

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