Laura Messer

Laura Messer is a Destination Development Manager for the Virginia Tourism Corporation with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Virginia regions including the Eastern Shore. Laura has been with VTC since 2022. Previously, Laura spent nearly 14 years with James City County working in tourism marketing and economic development. She has a Master’s degree from Arizona State University and a Bachelors in Communication with a focus in public relations from George Mason University. Laura serves as a board member on the Virginia Oyster Trail. Laura is a Hampton Roads native, and she loves entrepreneurship, sharing good news and trying new barbeque.