The Allen County Sports Commission
The Allen County Sports Commission works to expand Allen County's sports development and sales efforts to create a more unified and impactful sports ecosystem for our community. The Commission consists of business and community leaders who are passionate about sports and committed to investing in its growth.
History
Visit Fort Wayne has deepened its investment in sports tourism through the establishment of the Allen County Sports Commission, led by Visit Fort Wayne’s Senior Sports Development Manager Jazmín Zavala.
The Allen County Sports Commission elevates Visit Fort Wayne’s existing destination sports initiatives. Visit Fort Wayne will continue to lead county‑wide destination sales and marketing, uniting sports venues, rights holders, and event organizers to strengthen the overall tournament and event experience.
In addition, the Commission is composed of business and community leaders who are passionate about sports and committed to its growth. These members will serve as innovators and advisors to Visit Fort Wayne with the focus on growing sports investment in the community.
“Sports tourism is no longer a niche industry. It is a powerful economic engine drawing event planners, athletes, and families from across the country. By embracing a shared strategy and committing to investment through the Allen County Sports Commission, we aim to capture this momentum and create a unified effort,” explains Jill Boggs, Visit Fort Wayne President and CEO.
As outlined in Visit Fort Wayne's 10-year Tourism Master Plan, Visit Fort Wayne worked with Gamechangers Consulting and local sports stakeholders, to assess and identify the need for a more cohesive strategy and collaboration, and recommended that the entity be housed at Visit Fort Wayne as the community’s destination sports experts.
Contact
Jazmín Zavala, MASL, STS Senior Sports Development Manager
jazmin@visitfortwayne.com | (260) 424-3700
Fort Wayne, Indiana: Destination Sports