Mariko Lanicek

Mariko Lanicek, CTE, TDM, has extensive experience in tourism and advertising, currently serving as the Director of The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau since October 2012. Previously held positions include Tourism & Visitor Bureau Manager and Tourism Specialist within the same bureau. Prior to this, Mariko worked at mundayMorning Creative Group as a Senior Account Executive from December 2002 to February 2009 and at The McCarthy Companies as an Account Executive from 2001 to 2002, focusing on print, radio, and television advertising for automotive clients across multiple states. Mariko earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Advertising and Marketing from the University of North Texas between 1995 and 2000.