Public Information

Desert Regional Tourism Agency

DRTA MISSION STATEMENT

The Desert Regional Tourism Agency provides operational governance, financial support and promotion of regional tourism for the California Welcome Center, located in Yucca Valley, and provides the organizational structure, facilitation and educational support to coordinate and promote cooperative tourism efforts throughout the Morongo Basin and to facilitate economic growth within the Morongo Basin to enhance the quality of life for all residents.

PUBIC INFORMATION

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings are held the 4th Friday of each month. Meeting location and time is Yucca Valley Community Center from 1pm-3pm. Meeting schedule subject to change.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEET OUR TEAM

Volunteers are undoubtedly the backbone of the California Welcome Center. It is thanks to our dedicated volunteers and employees that the Welcome Center can provide invaluable services to visitors of Joshua Tree and the surrounding areas. Volunteer tasks vary widely, from greeting and assisting visitors to organizing merchandise in the store, handling filing, and supporting other administrative duties. If you’re interested in volunteering with the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us with your availability and include any formal education or relevant training you may have.

Kathie Ammar

Kathie Ammar

Gift Shop Manager
Kristina Harrington

Kristina Harrington

Front Office Manager
Nancy Brock

Nancy Brock

Assistant
Angie Speulda

Angie Speulda

Assistant
Southern Honea

Southern Honea

Assistant
Debra Hale

Debra Hale

Assistant
Sunnie Pulvers

Sunnie Pulvers

Assistant
Charlie McHenry

Charlie McHenry

Ambassador
Bill Short

Bill Short

Ambassador
Thomas Crochetiere

Thomas Crochetiere

Ambassador
Carmen Petrus

Carmen Petrus

Ambassador
Diane Tunis

Diane Tunis

Ambassador
Teddy Tapscott

Teddy Tapscott

Ambassador