Our Team

Visit Yuma’s team plays a vital role in showcasing all of Yuma County as a premier travel destination. From producing signature events like the annual Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade each December to keeping visitors informed on the latest happenings and local highlights, the team is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and sharing all that makes Yuma unique.

Visit Yuma Team Members

Marcus O. Carney Executive Director

Leslie McClendon Tourism Sales Manager

What I love most about Yuma is the beautiful outdoors where you can enjoy hiking, biking swimming, and all kinds of river fun. I also enjoy just taking a picnic basket out and enjoying our beautiful sunsets. The community is so warm and inviting, why would I want to be anywhere else?

Leslie Fain Operations Manager

What I like most about Yuma are the people. Visitors and locals alike, they are warm and friendly and they are what makes Yuma great.

Terri Young Business Administrator

What I love most about Yuma are the beautiful sunrises and sunsets along with the clear skies that allow for amazing stargazing.

Alberto Chee Operations Specialist

What I Love the most about Yuma is the culture, the perfect mix of Country and Latin flavors from great tacos to awesome BBQ. There's nothing like enjoying some authentic street tacos under our beautiful Arizona sunsets.

Visitor Information Center Team

Molly Fain Visitor Information Specialist

What I love most about Yuma is the community and getting the opportunity to meet people from all over the world who come down to enjoy the Yuma sunshine.

Isaias Navarro Visitor Information Specialist

What I love most about Yuma is the strong community support for artists and small businesses! Live music performers, photographers, painters and small business owners alike are all heavily supported by our local Yumans.

Tiarra McClendon Visitor Information Specialist

What I love about Yuma is the small town feeling with a big heart.

Community Organizations

Yuma is bursting with community organizations that continually strive to enhance what the city has to offer and provide support where needed.

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