The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau announced its board of directors and new officers for 2017 at a Jan. 12 meeting. New 2017 officers for The Woodlands CVB board, which sets policies and recommends the budget for the CVB’s marketing programs and sales outreach, include Bruce Rieser as chairman, John Anthony Brown as vice chairman, and Fred Domenick as secretary and treasurer. Other directors include J.J. Hollie, Brian Boniface, Don Norrell and Greg Parsons. The board also appointed Nick Wolda as president. Wolda said the board will continue to market The Woodlands as a destination spot for families and businesses. Board Chairman Rieser said he is looking forward to working with fellow directors to provide a lower tax rate for The Woodlands residents. “I look forward to serving with colleagues on this very important initiative in The Woodlands,” Rieser said. “The CVB plays an integral role in business development, which helps provide a lower tax rate for residents of The Woodlands.” The board also recognized the service of Ann Snyder and Jeff Long in 2016, as well outgoing chairman Gordy Bunch, who served as chairman for four years.