Rutledge named Discover Klamath executive director

The following is a press release from Discover Klamath.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -  Following several months of interviews with candidates from across the nation, Discover Klamath Visitor and Convention Bureau are pleased to announce the hiring of Darin Rutledge as the organization’s new Executive Director.

Rutledge will begin work at the end of November and is excited to build upon the work being done to promote Klamath County as a place to visit, stay, and recreate. 

“Discover Klamath is excited to have Darin as part of the team. We look forward to what Klamath County tourism can accomplish with his leadership and abilities” said Discover Klamath Board President Jenifer Roe. 

Rutledge is a native Oregonian and has lived in Klamath Falls since 1988. He is an Oregon Tech alumnus and has spent his professional career in Klamath Falls. He was a manager in the business process outsourcing industry for nearly ten years and was the operations manager at Running Y for four years. Most recently he served as Executive Director for the Klamath Falls Downtown Association. 

In addition to his professional experience, he is active in local community and economic development pursuits. He currently serves on the eLeadership team and as an eResource partner for Klamath IDEA, and served as Board President of Discover Klamath Visitor and Convention Bureau until being hired as Executive Director. 

Rutledge will be succeeding long-time Executive Director Jim Chadderdon who retired in March 2022.