The MBVCA is a seven member authority, appointed by the City of Miami Beach Commission, with the goal of encouraging, developing and promoting the image of Miami Beach locally, nationally and internationally as a vibrant community and superb tourist destination. To this end, the MBVCA strategically focuses its funding investments in a balanced manner, fostering outstanding existing programs, stimulating new activities, and encouraging partnerships. The MBVCA is committed to a careful, long-term plan for allocation of resources to build the uniqueness of Miami Beach as ones of the world's greatest communities and tourism destinations.
Chair
Peggy Benua
Peggy Benua was appointed to the MBVCA in January 2020. Peggy has spent the last 20 years working on Miami Beach, currently as the General Manager at Dream South Beach hotel. Peggy relocated back to the area in 2000 when she joined Marriott as Resident Manager at the Eden Roc Renaissance. Prior to accepting the role as opening General Manager for Dream South Beach in 2008, Peggy was General Manager at the Marriott South Beach.
Vice Chair
George Neary
George Neary has created, and is currently operating, a tour company, Tours “r” Us specializing in curated tours that concentrate on the historic communities of Miami Beach, the historic Art Deco District, MiMo resort architecture; Wynwood, Miami Design District, Little Havana, Little Haiti, Downtown Miami, Historic Overtown, Coconut Grove and beyond.
Board Member
Faye Goldin
Faye Goldin was born in Brooklyn, New York and has been a resident of the City of Miami Beach since 1976. She currently works at the Nike Store on Lincoln Road where she assists residents and tourists alike daily, with their needs and purchases. Faye has dedicated her time to various Boards in Miami Beach to include the Fine Arts Board; Beautification Committee; Police Citizens Relations Committee; Miami Beach Sister Cities Committee; and most recently on the Miami Beach Commission for Women. She was also previously an active member of the Mount Sinai Young Presidents Club and the Mount Sinai Founders Club. She currently resides in the Mid-Beach with her husband Sidney.
Board Member
Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez was appointed to the MBVCA in May 2023. He is currently the President of AG Ventures and Productions and David’s Café Cafecito where he oversees operations, growth and rebranding
Board Member
Steven Haas
Steven Haas was appointed to the MBVCA in January of 2020, while previously serving on the Board as Chair from 2004 to 2008 and as a Board member from 2002 to 2004. Miami’s born and bred tastemaker, is the former Executive Director for Centerplate at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Board Member
Cori Rice
Cori Rice is currently the President of SAMCOR Communications LLC. Prior, Cori was the founder of Hill + Knowlton/SAMCOR, Miami. With more than 25 years of global communications experience, Cori offered clients senior-level communications counseling with a keen understanding of business objectives and strategies. Cori has extensive consumer, corporate, travel and tourism and crisis experience and has managed many large accounts including Red Roof, DHL, Diageo, Denny’s, Jarden Consumer Solutions, P&G Beauty, and the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.