Name: Trenton
Company: South Haven Van Buren County Convention Visitors Bureau
What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The South Haven/Van Buren County Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes South Haven and Van Buren County as top Midwest travel destinations. We attract visitors by highlighting the area’s attractions, events, and unique experiences through strategic marketing and community engagement. Our goal is to boost tourism and support local businesses by showcasing the best our region has to offer. As digital media manager, my job is creating the foundation for a streamlined digital infrastructure, and producing editorial & social media content.
Age: 33
Education: Hartford High School, 2009
Accomplishments:
Mr. Hartford & 2nd Runner Up Blossomtime, 2009 Youngest member of the South Haven Theatre Series A decade of summers making friends and lasting connections at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN.
Current City: South Haven
Place You Were Born: St. Joseph
What was your first job? Grocery Bagger at Harding’s Friendly Market.
What motivates you to give back to your community? I’m motivated to give back to my community because I see it as a collective responsibility to nurture and enhance the vibrant, interconnected network we’ve built over generations. Surrounded by passionate individuals, dynamic businesses, and thriving nonprofits, I feel a profound sense of stewardship. I aspire to be one of the “Helpers” Mr. Rogers spoke of—dedicated to supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential and contribute to a thriving, inclusive community.
What Superpower would you most love to have? Dr. Dolittle is a superhero in my book, I want to talk with the animals.
What would you like to leave behind as your legacy once you are gone? I’d like to leave a legacy where transformative experiences blend environmental stewardship, mental health, and literacy into a trifecta for success in life. My vision is to create and support programs in Michigan that seamlessly integrate these elements into events that empower individuals to care for the planet, nurture their well-being, and embrace lifelong learning.
