Leonard Hoops

Leonard Hoops is an American tourism executive. He is the President and CEO of Visit Indy and Tourism Tomorrow Indy.

 Early life and education 
Hoops was born in Trinidad. He got a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from San Jose State University in 1987. Later, he earned an MBA in marketing from Santa Clara University in 1992.

 Career 
Hoops started his career at FMC Corporation as a Public Relations Supervisor. After FMC, he moved into tourism. He worked as Senior Vice President of Marketing at the San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau and then as Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer at the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau.

In 2006, he joined the San Francisco Travel Association as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer where he led international tourism programs in 13 countries.

In 2011, he became President and CEO of Visit Indy. In 2018, he received the Indiana Living Legend award from the Indiana Historical Society.

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Category:Living people
Category:Tourism