A long-time promoter of local tourism is retiring by the end of this year. Jill Vandevoort has been director of the Pella Convention and VIsitors Bureau for more than 15 years, and has been working in the tourism industry locally for the majority of her career. Vandevoort says she’s thankful for the time she’s put in to help bolster the local economy by promoting the Pella area to visitors across the globe. Vandevoort plans on finishing her tenure with Visit Pella following the holiday shopping season and annual Tour of Homes.