Mark Calitri | Leadership Author, Consultant & President of Visit Owensboro

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Mark Calitri | Leadership Author & Consultant

Mark Calitri is a leadership author, performance strategist, and President & CEO of Visit Owensboro. He is the author of The Winning Leadership Playbook and works with organizations focused on discipline, execution, and measurable results.

Through consulting, speaking, and executive leadership development, Mark helps organizations improve accountability, sharpen focus, and build sustainable momentum.

About Mark Calitri

As President & CEO of Visit Owensboro, Mark Calitri has helped lead nationally recognized tourism, sports, and economic development initiatives. His leadership has contributed to record-setting hotel occupancy, expanded sports tourism, and elevated Owensboro’s national profile.

Mark’s leadership philosophy blends real-world business experience with performance principles drawn from sports, discipline-driven cultures, and high-accountability environments.

He is the author of The Winning Leadership Playbook, a practical leadership framework focused on standards, effort, and consistent execution.

Areas of Focus

  • Leadership & Organizational Performance

  • Destination & Tourism Strategy

  • Executive Accountability & Culture

  • Sports Tourism & Event Development

  • Strategic Planning & Growth Initiatives

Connect with Mark Calitri

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-calitri-cdme-06904aa

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@markcalitrileadership

Visit Owensboro:
https://visitowensboro.com

Book – The Winning Leadership Playbook:
https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Leadership-PlaybookTM-Way-Hustle-High-Performance-ebook/dp/B0G2R9XYPC?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Target
https://www.target.com/p/the-winning-leadership-playbook-tm-by-mark-calitri-larry-c-bobbert-paperback/-/A-1008288603  

Barnes & Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-winning-leadership-playbook-mark-calitri/1148733723  

Google Books
https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Winning_Leadership_Playbook_TM.html?id=U1200QEACAAJ

Pinterest:
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Consulting & Speaking

For leadership consulting, speaking engagements, or strategic advisory services, connect with Mark Calitri directly through LinkedIn or YouTube.

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