Who We Are

Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau is a non-profit organization designed to attract visitors to Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Operating on a budget of approximately $2 million, the Bureau is funded by a tax on hotel stays and generates millions of dollars in revenue from visitor spending. The county’s top attraction is Moraine State Park which receives more than two million visitors each year. Another “claim to fame” is the county seat, Butler, which is the birthplace of the Jeep. Each June, thousands of Jeep enthusiasts come to Butler County for the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.

  • Visitors spent $601 million in Butler County in 2022
  • Tourism provides nearly 4,000 jobs in Butler County
  • The number of hotel rooms in Butler County has increased from 1,409 in 2009 to 2,948 at the end of 2018

Founded in 2002, The Board of Commissioners of Butler County has designated the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau as the official tourism promotion and development organization for Butler County, Pennsylvania. It is comprised of a variety of members including agritourism, fairs and festivals, golf, history, great outdoors, arts and culture, family fun, dining, shopping and accommodations.

Our mission is to promote Butler County’s welcoming spirit, natural beauty, and vibrant tourism industry through innovative partnerships with local businesses to drive economic growth.

The Bureau is governed by a Board of Directors with various activities recommended and implemented by standing committees. The Bureau is funded by a county hotel tax, membership dues, state tourism matching grants and other cooperative programs.

The Bureau creates an annual visitors guide as well as targeted brochures.

The staff can be reached at:
Toll-free - 866-856-8444
Local - 724-234-4619

Our Staff

Amy Pack, President

Rick Yarosz, Director of Sales

Debbie Crum, Director of Partnership Outreach

Perry Latimer, Sales Manager

Beth Paslawski, Sales Manager

Paula J. Slomer, Marketing & Media Manager

Ryan Morgan, Web Developer / IT

Casey Hoolahan, Public Relations and Communication

Layla Joseph, Strategic Multimedia Specialist

Leigh Baxter, Office Manager

Megan Gayhart, Office Administrative Assistant

Maizee Zaccone, Office Administrative Assistant

Penny English, Brochure Rack Distribution

The Butler County Tourism Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization for the betterment of Butler County. The foundation operates through Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.

Learn more about the Butler County Tourism Foundation.

You Might See Us Around Town!

Our tourism truck makes appearances in parades and at events throughout the year. Originally used in Vietnam as an ambulance, this 1967 Kaiser Jeep was later used around Harrisburg as a brush truck. When we purchased it, it was adorned with Smokey the Bear and an eye-catching lime green color, earning the nickname “Green Machine”. In an effort to promote tourism, we had a vehicle wrap and decorations put on it by Sign Innovation. Be sure to wave when you see it!

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