Kent E. Gustafson

Kent E. Gustafson Extension Professor

M. A., University of Minnesota, Public Administration, 1972
B. A,. University of Minnesota, Sociology, 1968

Contact Information:
Kent Gustafson
Tourism Center
University of Minnesota
120 BioAgEng Building
1390 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6005
Phone: 612-625-8274
kgustaf@umn.edu

Mr. Gustafson's research and educational interests include strategic planning processes for tourism organizations; facilitation of community tourism issues; and community readiness for tourism development. He has been involved in community and organizational development education for 20 years with additional experience in state government.

Selected Presentations:

“Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture and Tourism”, Fairmont, February 2007

“Analyzing Community Festival Websites”, Walker, March 2007

“The Three Rivers Wine Trail: Extension’s Role in Tourism Product Development”, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 2007

“ Festival & Event Management Workshop Management”, Absarokee, Montana, May 2007

Community Tourism Group Facilitation:

“Impact of All Terrain Vehicles on Private Lands” ( Focus Groups ), Minneapolis, Brainerd, Perham, Staples, March-April 2007

“Funding the Future of Downtown Willmar”, Willmar, June 2007