# Mark Jaronski

> Mark Jaronski is CEO of Paradise Advertising & Marketing, effective August 15, 2025. His career includes marketing and communications leadership at Disney and Visit Orlando, the CEO role at Select Registry, and tourism and chief marketing officer responsibilities at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Paradise Advertising & Marketing
- **Organizations:** Paradise Advertising & Marketing, The Walt Disney Company, Visit Orlando, Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America, Georgia Department of Economic Development, U.S. Travel Association, Travel South USA, U.S. Civil Rights Trail Marketing Alliance, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of South Florida, Master of Business Administration, University of Florida, Warrington College of Business
- **Known for:** Received Disney’s Partners in Excellence award in 1997, as listed on his public LinkedIn profile., Helped establish Disney Cruise Line during its first five years., Led Explore Georgia during years of rising statewide tourism performance.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Joined The Walt Disney Company; later held brand management, cruise-line PR and worldwide parks external communications roles.
- **2013-2016** — Led global communications at Visit Orlando.
- **2014-2016** — Chaired the U.S. Travel Association Communications Committee.
- **2016-2020** — CEO of Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America.
- **2020** — Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Tourism to lead Explore Georgia.
- **2023** — Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
- **2025-08-15** — Became CEO of Paradise Advertising & Marketing.

## Achievements

- Received Disney’s Partners in Excellence award in 1997, as listed on his public LinkedIn profile.
- Helped establish Disney Cruise Line during its first five years.
- Led Explore Georgia during years of rising statewide tourism performance.
- Led a broader state marketing and communications remit following his 2023 promotion.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Paradise named Wendy Kerr COO, reporting to Jaronski, with responsibility for workflow and project operations.
- **2026-07** — Jaronski commented on Paradise’s selection to create the Discover Crystal River Eco Compliant Partner Program digital experience.
- **2025-11** — In a Paradise newsletter, Jaronski described travel connecting colleagues, friends and family.

## Links

- Website: https://paradiseadv.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjaronski

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