Meet the TourSEKY Staff
Jeff Crowe
President/CEO
Jeff joined TOUR SEKY in 2003 as the National Scenic Byways Director. He was promoted to President and CEO in December 2008. Tourism has always been a passion for Jeff. He was involved with TOUR SEKY long before he became a part of the organization. Jeff worked for the Estill Development Alliance in his hometown of Irvine, while there he served as corridor chair for the TOUR SEKY Mountain Parkway Trails Corridor. Jeff is a certified Main Street Manager and Certified Tourism Professional.
Jeff also promotes TOUR SEKY and its programs throughout the state and Southern United States. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Tourism Council and Southeast Tourism Society. When he isn’t busy boasting the many attractions and adventure in southern and eastern Kentucky, Jeff likes to spend time with his family back home in Irvine. You can usually find him cheering on his son during weekend baseball games. Jeff would like to hear from you. You can send him an e-mail at jcrowe@tourseky.com
Michelle King
Chief Financial Officer
Michelle King joined TOUR SEKY in 2005. She is the Chief Financial Officer and Certified Public Accountant. Michelle works closely with TOUR’s President/CEO for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of grant programs. She works diligently to secure funding to ensure the growth and success of TOUR’s programs. She also trains staff members on the grants they work with and assists with educational community workshops.
Michelle resides in McCreary County with her husband, their two children and two dogs. When she isn’t at work, Michelle spends time cheering on her son from the side lines and watching her daughter cheer. To contact Michelle, mking@tourseky.com
Sandy Roseberry
Grant Specialist
Sandy Roseberry joined TOUR SEKY in 2008. Sandy is the Office Manager. She is leading the way to making TOUR SEKY a paper free office. She is training the staff on how to cut down on paper use by implementing digital technology. Sandy handles the day to day operations and helps ensure the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Sandy is a Somerset native and is now raising a family here. She enjoys spending her free time with her son and daughter. Sandy also enjoys scrapbooking and a good old fashioned shopping spree. If you would like to contact Sandy, send her an e-mail sroseberry@tourseky.com
Maggie Bill
Community Outreach Specialist
Maggie joined TOUR SEKY in 2009 as the Community Outreach Specialist. Maggie oversees Community Development Funds, National Scenic Byways and Media Relations. She works to make sure residents in the 47 county service area are aware of the many programs and opportunities that are available to them. She works with Scenic Byways and Regional Teams to help access the needs of the region.
Maggie is a native of Hazard, KY but now calls Berea home. She enjoys spending the weekends with her husband traveling or just relaxing at home. Tourism isn’t Maggie’s only passion. She considers shopping a hobby and collects shoes and purses. To contact Maggie, send her an e-mail mbill@tourseky.com.
Michelle Allen
Director of Programs
Michelle Allen joined TOUR SEKY in 2002. She helped develop the Shining Star Hospitality program that has trained more than 11, 500 front-line employees throughout the entire state. Michelle is a Certified Tourism Professional and heads up TOUR’s downtown revitalization programs C.I.T.Y and Paint the Town. She also created TOUR’s Shining Star with Style program which teaches professionals how to dress appropriately in the workplace.
Michelle grew up in Somerset and still calls the area home. When she isn’t working, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She also enjoys spending the weekend at Lake Cumberland with her family and friends. If you would like to contact Michelle, mallen@tourseky.com










