Ocean Center promotes Tim Buckley

Tim Buckley, a 15-year employee of the Ocean Center, has been promoted to director of sales and marketing.

Buckley joined the county-owned convention center’s staff in 2003 as an event coordinator and was later promoted to sales manager.

“We interviewed several very good candidates and were impressed with Tim’s vision for our marketing efforts,” said Tim Riddle, deputy director for the Ocean Center. “He has an in-depth understanding of all the facets involved in event booking, planning and execution that are invaluable in leading a sales team.”

Riddle added that Buckley also has a “great understanding of the local market and has long-standing relationships with partner organizations including the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and area hotels that are critical to our success in gaining room-night business for the region.”