About Us

As Chief of Visit Sacramento’s Sports & Entertainment division, David leads a dynamic and highly skilled team that blends the organization’s sports, events and sponsorship expertise. The Sports & Entertainment division leads Visit Sacramento’s pursuit and hosting of major sports events, executes its comprehensive sponsorship platforms, and produces signature annual events like the Tower Bridge Dinner and Farm to Fork Festival.

Prior to joining the Visit Sacramento team in 2019, David served as Deputy Executive Director of the San Jose Sports Authority for more than 11 years. He was at the forefront of showcasing the South Bay as a destination for world-class events such as the Amgen Tour of California, U.S. Figure Skating Championships, U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Gymnastics, NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships, Super Bowl 50, College Football Playoff National Championship, WrestleMania and NHL and MLS All-Star Games.

Beginning in 2001, David served in various roles over more than seven years with the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in Sacramento. These included directing several state championships, managing the association’s corporate partnership program and serving as the CCCAA’s communications director while leading a statewide evolution to electronic and online information and sports statistics systems.

A native of Buffalo, NY, David earned a bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College in sports management and began his career working for the Buffalo Wings professional roller hockey club and National Professional Soccer League’s Buffalo Blizzard. He is also a proud Sacramento State Hornet, where he earned an MBA degree in the Executive MBA program.

Mike Testa is the President and CEO of Visit Sacramento, leading a talented team that’s dedicated to promoting Sacramento as an attractive place to visit, and creating and attracting events and programs that grow the region’s prowess as a tourism destination. Through the impact of travel, Mike and his team strengthen Sacramento’s economic position, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for people in the community.

Mike has been busy over the last decade building Sacramento’s tourism landscape. He helped establish the region’s Farm-to-Fork identity, created nationally recognized events like the Tower Bridge Dinner, and brought the famed Michelin Guide to the city. He built relationships with national promoters to position Sacramento as an ideal festival destination for major music events like the Aftershock and GoldenSky festivals. Under his leadership, Sacramento has attracted new citywide conventions, and he signed the largest convention held in Sacramento, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, to a 10-year agreement.

Mike is a graduate of St. Mary's College and has spent his career promoting, connecting, and developing relationships to elevate organizational goals. As an expert communicator and seasoned destination marketing executive, he is highly sought after to speak at CEO forums, participate in panel discussions, and facilitate conversations around marketing, tourism development and community economic creation and development.

Jill Culbertson joined the Visit Sacramento Sports Commission in April of 2022. As Director of Sports Development, Jill leads Visit Sacramento’s sports events strategy, which includes directing bid processes, generating new business opportunities, and ensuring the successful implementation of hosting commitments.

Jill came to Visit Sacramento from the University of California, Berkeley where she served in multiple roles with the Cal Athletic Department. In her latest role as Assistant Athletic Director, Associate Chief of Staff, Jill supported a number of department initiatives, assisting in the day-to-day operations of the athletics department and special projects. Prior to her role in administration, Jill served as Assistant Athletic Director for Women’s Basketball Administration. 

A native of the Sacramento region, Jill got her start working with the Sacramento Monarchs of the WNBA from 2001-2009. Jill also served as the CIF Tournaments and Technology Assistant and Assistant General Manager for the New York Liberty of the WNBA. She is a proud resident of Sacramento and enjoys exploring all it has to offer.

Scott supports both the Visit Sacramento Convention Sales and Sports & Entertainment teams to execute one-of-a-kind experiences for group travelers visiting Sacramento, whether as one of many conference-goers or competitors in sporting activities across the region.

Scott’s career in travel & tourism began in Nashville, TN: home to his alma mater University of Tennessee – Knoxville where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, followed by a Master’s in Travel & Tourism from Temple University. He comes to Visit Sacramento with years of marketing experience and an energized perspective for the city he now calls home.

True to his passion for sports, Scott’s must-do Sacramento recommendation is to experience the city’s excitement for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. The itinerary? Start with dining and drinks at one of the many Farm-to-Fork restaurants downtown to soak up the excitement around the arena before enjoying a game cheering on the up-and-coming Kings team, where the night may end with raucous “Light the Beam” chants when the Kings come away with a victory.