David W. Reese is a destination marketing executive with expertise in travel industry development, strategic partnerships, and regional golf tourism growth. Known for aligning public and private stakeholders around shared economic goals, he leads high-performing marketing organizations that deliver measurable impact for destinations and their partners.
As President of Florida’s First Coast of Golf (FFCG), David leads the region’s golf tourism agency of record, overseeing an always-on marketing engine that drives out-of-market demand to Northeast Florida. Under his leadership, FFCG has become a nationally recognized model for regional collaboration, supported by golf course and accommodations partners and destination stakeholders.
David’s collaborative, data-driven leadership has positioned FFCG as the authoritative voice for golf tourism in the region, earning recognition, including VISIT FLORIDA’s Henry Award and North American Golf Destination of the Year from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. He serves on multiple industry boards and committees and is currently a member of the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors.