Staff Bios
Meet the Team!
Scott Dring, CDME, APR, CTA President & CEO
Scott joined Visit Dublin (previously Dublin CVB) in 2001 and brings more than 30 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. He has served in senior-level positions for the Ohio Tourism Division, the Kissimmee (Fla.) Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Travel Industry Association of America and Paul Werth Associates in Columbus. He currently serves in leadership roles with the Ohio Travel Association, Destinations International, Dublin City Schools Business Advisory Council, Franklin County Facilities and Convention Authority, Dublin Youth Athletics and Crohns and Colitis Foundation. He has received the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation from the Destination Marketing Association International and is a recipient of the Paul Sherlock Award – the highest honor in the Ohio Travel and Tourism Industry. Scott received a BA in Journalism from The Ohio State University and currently resides in Dublin with his wife and three children.
Joshua Bricker, CTA Sports & Leisure Sales Manager
Josh arrived at Visit Dublin in December 2002. Prior to that, he worked for the Chase (Woodfin) Suite Hotel in Dublin as the sports & leisure group sales manager. Josh has past group/corporate sales experience at Dave & Buster’s in the special events department. Josh received a BS in Consumer Affairs from The Ohio State University and currently resides in Delaware with his wife and two daughters.
Sara Blatnik, CTA Marketing Director
Sara joined Visit Dublin in May of 2013. Prior to Visit Dublin, Sara worked for the State of Ohio in the Travel and Tourism division as the Marketing Coordinator promoting all of Ohio as a leisure destination. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she earned her degree in Marketing and Advertising. Sara was the recipient of the Ohio Travel Association's 2016 Ohio Travel Industry Emerging Leader Award.
Katie Thompson Marketing Manager
Katie joined Visit Dublin Ohio in July 2021 and now serves as Marketing Manager, where she leads the organization’s social media strategy and digital storytelling efforts. Passionate about showcasing what makes Dublin such a vibrant destination, Katie focuses on creating short-form video content that highlights the city’s events, local businesses, and community experiences. Originally from nearby Westerville, Katie earned her degree in Public Relations and Event Planning from Kent State University. Before joining Visit Dublin Ohio, she gained tourism and marketing experience with Destination Grandview and Columbus Hospitality. She is also a member of the Public Relations Society of America’s Central Ohio chapter. Outside of work, Katie enjoys tap dancing, baking, and cross stitching. Around Dublin, you’ll often find her grabbing lunch at Harvest Pizza or spending time with her dog, Marlee.
Missy Burkett Visitor Experience Specialist
Missy is the Visitor Experience Specialist and manages visitor interactions and fulfillment, the Dublin Visitor & Information Center, and administrative tasks for Visit Dublin. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Missy has lived in Dublin with her family for 21 years. They specifically chose Dublin as the place to raise their family. Missy comes directly from Dublin’s hospitality industry where she previously worked at Apricot Lane in Bridge Park.