After a nationwide search, Stockton’s tourism promotion agency has picked a familiar face to become its next CEO.
Robyn Camino, a native Stocktonian, will lead Visit Stockton starting Jan. 21. She succeeds Wes Rhea, who served as CEO from 2004 through 2024 and is now CEO of Visit Lodi.
Camino distinguished herself as Visit Stockton’s marketing director from 2016 to 2020. She was known for developing promotions including Stockton Arts Week and Stockton Brew Fest and Feast at the Fox. After her stint at the agency, she co-led LBRC Real Estate Group at PMZ Real Estate Stockton with Lynn Barnett.
“Her unmatched knowledge of Stockton, combined with her expertise in destination marketing, creative strategy and community leadership, makes her the ideal choice to lead Visit Stockton into a bright future,” said George Kaplanis, president of Visit Stockton’s board of directors.
In a statement, Camino said that this is a pivotal time for Stockton and that she hopes to not only attract visitors, but inspire pride in local residents.
“Stockton is more than a city to me. It’s home,” she said. “I’m eager to lead Visit Stockton in amplifying our city’s story for a national audience.”