About Us
Welcome to Putnam County Tourism!
If you are looking for further information beyond tourist attractions, you will find information on connecting with several resources throughout the county.
Meet Our Team
Kelli Steele
Executive Director
Kelli joined Putnam County Tourism in 2016 as the Executive Director. She has more than 25 years of experience in marketing, and now eight of those in destination marketing and management.
Kelli has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Marshall University, and before working at Putnam County Tourism, she worked with companies in the beauty and healthcare industries. She enjoys reading, hiking, baking, and (of course) travel! She lives in Putnam County with her husband and two children.
Next Ideal Vacation:
A road trip across New England
Jennifer Barker
Administrative & Outreach Coordinator
Jennifer joined Putnam County Tourism in 2026 as the Administrative Outreach Coordinator shortly after relocating to West Virginia from Southwest Missouri. Born and raised in a small Oklahoma town, she obtained her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in 2007 and later pursued a master’s degree from Missouri Southern State University.
She has almost 20 years of marketing, public relations, and administrative experience working for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. She is a proud wife and mom of three children who enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running, hiking, and exploring new places. As a nature lover and outdoor enthusiast, she is excited to share all that Putnam County has to offer its visitors!
Next Ideal Vacation:
Trip to Prince Edward Island, Canada
Khloe Smith
Content Coordinator
As the Content Coordinator, Khloe creates engaging content that promotes local attractions, events, and activities, helping visitors discover the best of Putnam County. This includes managing social media, the events calendar, and event support. She is a student at Marshall University, majoring in General Business. She started in 2022 as an intern after graduating from Winfield High School and became an official member of the team in 2023.
In her free time, Khloe enjoys hiking local trails as well as capturing moments through photography.
Next Ideal Vacation:
Wyoming
Looking to Relocate?
If you’re looking to relocate, please visit other Putnam County websites for more information.
Looking to Open a Business in Putnam County?
Please contact the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce for more information.