City Tourism Director Resigns to Teach at Lindenwood University

St. Charles Director of Tourism David Rosenwasser will step down from his role with the city and start working as an associate professor at Lindenwood University on June 7. 

Rosenwasser started with the Greater St. Charles Convention and Vistors Bureau five years ago. He also worked as an adjunct professor for the University for the past two years.

"I had pretty much thought that around this time of life, I'd like to slow down a little bit," said Rosenwasser, 64. "An opening came available there. I thought this was a great transition opportunity to do something else that I enjoy, which is teaching and be able to somewhat take my foot off the pedal."

Rosenwasser said he's had a great time leading the Convention and Visitors Bureau and hopes he has accomplished the tasks which he was asked to do.

"It was a great ride, as they would say," said Rosenwasser. "I had a wonderful opportunity here. And I hope ot be able to do something at Lindenwood that would help them advance the institution as well."

Martha Little, current director of sales for the tourism division, will serve as the interim Director. According to a press release, Little has been responsible for promoting and selling St. Charles as a convention destination.

St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith said the administration will initiate a management search for a full time director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. 

“This departmental shift enables us to review the city as a whole and develop best practices in support of our residents and business owners,” she said in a press release.