Matt Rust
Matt Rust, executive director of the Anderson Madison County Visitors Bureau, talks about the economic impact of tourism on the area during the bureau’s annual luncheon in 2018. John P. Cleary | The Herald Bulletin
ANDERSON The Anderson Madison County Visitors Bureau will begin 2021 searching for a new leader.
Robin Gerhart, chair of the bureau’s board of directors, confirmed Tuesday that she had received notice of executive director Matt Rust’s resignation. Rust is departing after five years at the helm of the bureau.
“The festival organizations, hotels, venues, and attractions had a true advocate in Matt, who always worked diligently to forward tourism in Madison County,” Gerhart said in a news release. “Matt’s energy and passion will be missed.”