184: Brad Jones • Developing Ambassadors, Transit Solutions and Culinary Magic
From DMOU: Destination Marketing Organization University by dmou
February 18, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 186
About this episode
Brad Jones discusses the Tourism Ambassador Program and innovative transit and culinary initiatives in Bellevue WA and Rochester MN.
Going in, I thought we were going to talk about how Brad Jones is nailing the Tourism Ambassador Program in Bellevue WA (and before that, in Rochester MN). But our conversation went way further…into the development of an amazing transit program for workforce, residents and visitors and a movement into culinary that engages the creators as a critical part of the mix. Oh yeah…and that he’s a Parrot Head. Join us.
People in this episode
Guest: Brad Jones
Topics covered
- Tourism Ambassador Program
- Transit Solutions
- Culinary Engagement
- Community Development
- Workforce Transit
Keywords
- Tourism
- Ambassador Program
- Transit
- Culinary
- Community
- Engagement
- Workforce
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Bellevue WA, Rochester MN
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