About Us

Rebecca is the Executive Director and official spokesperson for the Albany Visitors Association (AVA). Since joining the AVA in 1996, she has advanced through the ranks holding every position at some point during her tenure. She's most widely known for her work with Albany's historic resources, assisting with organization, project management, marketing, event planning and volunteer coordination. She is now actively involved in leading AVA's marketing and operational planning. She also serves as a liaison to many partners including the Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany Downtown Association, Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) shareholder committee, Linn County Cultural Coalition and the Willamette Valley Visitors Association. Rebecca's experience in tourism marketing is well-known, and she has boundless enthusiasm and love for the community in which she lives and works.

Email: rebecca@albanyvisitors.com

As the Marketing Manager, Alicen maintains the AVA website by writing blogs, creating new content, and updating existing pages. She publicizes Albany on social media, schedules itineraries for visiting travel writers, and serves on the public relations committee for the Willamette Valley Visitors Association, promoting Albany and Linn County regionally and statewide. Alicen also designs digital and print ads and occasionally writes for local publications. She enjoys creating the monthly Albany Travel News email newsletter, highlighting local events for visitors and residents. She is a recent graduate of Linn-Benton Community College with an Associate of Arts in Visual Communication. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, and hiking. Alicen and her husband, Joe, have been married for over 20 years and have two adult children.

Email: alicen@albanyvisitors.com 

Lonna Capaci serves as the Visitor Services Manager and Historic Resources Manager for the Albany Visitors Association. As the first point of contact, she warmly welcomes visitors and locals alike, answering calls, curating the event calendar, stocking brochures, and ensuring the Visitor Center radiates friendliness.

In her role as Historic Resources Manager, Lonna acts as a liaison for historic sites such as the Monteith House and the Albany Regional Museum, assisting in ways that promote and support them. She also helps organize Albany’s two annual historic home tours, helping to showcase the city’s rich history.

Having lived in the Albany area for over 40 years (on and off), Lonna knows the community well. She and her husband, Rollie, have raised six children and now enjoy life with four grandchildren and three dogs. An extrovert at heart, she thrives on connecting with people and attending social gatherings. When she’s not busy 'hosting Albany,' you might find her reading, journaling, learning to draw birds that (hopefully) don’t always look like chickens, or singing jazz—watch the calendar for her next appearance!

Drop by the Visitor Center and say hi—Lonna can't wait to share Albany’s rich history and charm with you!

Email: info@albanyvisitors.com

Don has been with AVA for 25 years. He's one of the friendly smiling faces you'll see when you walk through our front doors and gladly dispenses maps or directions to anywhere you'd like to go in Linn County. Don also coordinates the volunteer staff and training at our "Little Blue House" visitor information center at the southbound I-5 Santiam Rest Area. These volunteers serve free coffee and hot chocolate and help guide travelers towards the best sights in Albany.

Email: info@albanyvisitors.com