Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, Appoints Glenda Allred as Successor

Tourism Director Lee Sentell retires as Ivey taps Allred as replacement

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, who has roots in Decatur, and appointed Glenda Allred in his place.

Allred named state's new tourism director

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, appointing Glenda Allred in his place.

Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, Appoints Glenda Allred as Successor

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, who has led the Alabama Department of Tourism since 2003 after being appointed by former Governor Bob Riley. Sentell, the longest-serving tourism director in Alabama history, oversaw significant growth in the state’s tourism industry during his more than two decades of service. According to the governor’s office, annual tourism revenue increa…