July 9, 2026 - Napa Valley, CA — Visit Napa Valley, the official destination marketing and management organization for Napa Valley, announces that its board of directors has elected Patrick Nayrolles, General Manager of Meadowood Napa Valley, as its chair for fiscal year 2027. Nayrolles joins a board of leaders from hospitality, wine, and the broader business community, guiding an organization whose work directly supports the jobs and small businesses that depend on Napa Valley's tourism economy.

“It is a great honor to take on the role of Chair of Visit Napa Valley,” said Patrick Nayrolles. “Having lived and worked in the region for much of my life, I continue to be inspired by the passion, hospitality, and sense of community that make the Napa Valley so special. I look forward to working alongside our board, partners, and community to advance Visit Napa Valley’s mission to champion the experiences, people, and places that make our region a truly exceptional destination.”

Patrick Nayrolles has been at the helm of Meadowood Napa Valley’s renowned hospitality since 2015, continuing his family’s legacy of exceptional guest relations at the property where his father served as general manager from 1986 to 1994. Under Nayrolles’ leadership, Meadowood has received numerous accolades honoring the estate’s signature approach to hospitality, including Three Michelin Keys and a dual Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star designation in both Hotel and Spa, a distinction that has been upheld since 2018. 

The new Visit Napa Valley board slate became effective July 1, 2026. Members of the board executive committee for the new fiscal year are: 

  • Chair – Patrick Nayrolles, General Manager, Meadowood Napa Valley

  • Chair Elect – Rick Kaufman, Proprietor, Harvest Inn Napa Valley 

  • Vice Chair – Rachel Wilson, General Manager, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

  • Secretary/Treasurer – David Shipman, General Manager, White House Napa  

  • Past Chair – Ed Costa, Managing Director, Carneros Resort & Spa

Visit Napa Valley board members began their two-year terms effective July 1, 2026. This annual leadership transition comes as the organization also welcomes new board members and refreshes its executive committee for the year ahead, continuing its focus on diversifying Napa Valley's visitor base and strengthening tourism's role as an economic driver for the region's residents, local community, and small businesses.

"This board brings together deep expertise across hospitality, wine, and destination management," said Visit Napa Valley President & CEO Linsey Gallagher. "Their judgment and experience shape how we balance growth with stewardship — making sure Napa Valley continues to thrive as a place to explore while protecting what makes it so special. I'm grateful for their leadership and confident in what we'll accomplish together this year."

Visit Napa Valley Board of Directors Slate for FY27:

  • Edward Costa, Managing Director, Carneros Resort & Spa

  • Tom Davies, President, V. Sattui Winery

  • Nathan Davis, General Manager, Napa Valley Wine Train

  • Patrick Egan, Senior VP, Marketing and Communications, Boisset Collection

  • Dave Elcon, General Manager, Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection

  • Linsey Gallagher, President & CEO, Visit Napa Valley

  • Jeri Hansen, President & CEO, Napa Chamber of Commerce

  • Todd Humphries, Chef & Co-Founder, Kitchen Door

  • Rick Kaufman, Proprietor, Harvest Inn

  • Heidi Miersemann, General Manager, Alila Napa Valley

  • Patrick Nayrolles, General Manager, Meadowood Napa Valley

  • Alain Negueloua, General Manager, Bardessono and Hotel Yountville

  • Jason Scoggins, Co-Founder & Partner, Latitude 38 Entertainment

  • David Shipman, General Manager, White House Napa

  • Emma Swain, CEO, St. Supery Vineyards & Winery

  • Jenny Toomer, General Manager, River Terrace Inn

  • Rachel Wilson, General Manager, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
     

The Napa Valley Tourism Corporation (NVTC) Board of Directors slate has also been named for fiscal year 2027. As the “owners association” of the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District, NVTC contracts with Visit Napa Valley to manage overall destination tourism and elevate Napa Valley as the world’s premier wine country experience.

Napa Valley Tourism Corporation Board of Directors Slate for FY27:

  • Andrew Bradley, City Clerk & Public Information Officer, City of St. Helena

  • Sara Brooks, General Manager, Napa River Inn & Historic Napa Mill

  • Erik Burrow, General Manager, Doubletree by Hilton Napa Valley American Canyon

  • Max Compagnon, Managing Director, Napa Valley Lodge

  • Ed Costa, Visit Napa Valley representative

  • Anne Cottrell, District 3 Supervisor, Napa County Board of Supervisors

  • Dave Elcon, General Manager, Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection

  • George Goeggel, Managing Partner, Auberge Resorts Collection

  • Rick Kaufman, Proprietor, Harvest Inn

  • Robin McKee-Cant, Town Council Member, Town of Yountville

  • David Oro, Council Member, City of American Canyon

  • Steve Potter, City Manager, City of Napa

  • Eric Reichert, President & CEO, Calistoga Chamber of Commerce

  • Jenny Toomer, General Manager, River Terrace Inn
     

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About Visit Napa Valley

Visit Napa Valley is the official destination marketing and management organization for Napa County. The organization promotes the region as an attractive travel destination and works to continually enhance its public image as a dynamic place to visit, live, and work. The vision and mission of Visit Napa Valley are to elevate Napa Valley as the world's premier wine country experience and to promote, protect, and enhance the Napa Valley destination. Primary funding for our activities and programs comes from a Tourism Improvement District (TID) special assessment on lodging guests. Napa Valley, conveniently located within an hour's drive from the San Francisco Bay Area and the Greater Sacramento Area, comprises five distinct towns, including, from north to south, Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, the City of Napa, and American Canyon. In addition to these five towns, the areas of Rutherford, Oakville, and Angwin, along with the outdoor recreation area of Lake Berryessa, are also part of Napa County and add to its diverse and rich history. The fully staffed Napa Valley Welcome Center in the City of Napa is a high-tech facility, complemented by personalized and complimentary concierge service from highly qualified brand ambassadors offering recommendations across the valley. For additional information about Napa Valley, or to plan your Napa Valley experience, please explore VisitNapaValley.com and follow social feeds @VisitNapaValley.