Bedford
Welcome Center. The stunning views from almost every window in
the place emphasize the area’s natural beauty. Looking out
of her office door onto a wrap around porch that runs along the
side of the building, there is a breath taking view of the
D-Day Memorial. It is a picture postcard scene.
She said she was really glad she got an
opportunity to get involved with the entire process with the
two Bedfords. She got thrown into the deep end about a week
after she arrived when President Bush came to dedicate the
D-Day
How can you describe a breath of fresh
air? Or a grin that turns into a smile that turns into a giggle
that turns into laughter and has everyone else laughing? Nanci
has brought to our county so many fresh ideas and fun, and we
are glad to have her not only as the director of the Bedford Welcome
Center and a part of our community, but also to have her as a
friend.
- Danny and Nancy Johnson
Peaks of Otter Winery
Peaks of Otter Winery
the leadership on the administration and
management levels, could see that we could do so much more
together than trying to do them separately. It’s a
natural. You can do so much more together. If you pull in the
attractions and the amenities, you really have much more to
offer.”
Government officials and business owners
understood big things were about to happen for the two
Bedfords.
By establishing one of the best visitor
centers in Virginia, Nanci Drake proved again what a consummate
tourism professional she is. Her vision, her tenacity, and her
desire to promote her region and the state of Virginia makes
her one of our brightest stars.
- Alisa Bailey
President & CEO
Virginia Tourism Corporation
President & CEO
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Nanci Drake constantly amazes me. Her
professionalism is surpassed by her creativity. The more I get
to know her, the more I appreciate the type of person she is:
honest, dedicated, with a heart of gold, plus a sense of humor
that keeps life in perspective. There should be more Nanci
Drakes in the world.
- Patricia Vitsky
Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association
Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association
Memorial in June 2001. She said her
transition was made smooth by her new bosses, the local
government officials, and in particular the two local
government managers.
She explained, “I think that Bedford
City and Bedford County have a good history of working jointly
together on different projects. There’s always in
Virginia a little bit of animosity between the cities and the
counties, but I think that with
