Government of Jamaica
Mr. Daryl Whyte-Wong
Director Visitor Safety & Experience
Mr. Daryl Whyte-Wong
Daryl Whyte-Wong is a strategic leader with extensive experience and a passion for the tourism industry. Growing up in the resort town of Ocho Rios, Mr Whyte Wong has always been surrounded by examples of good hospitality. This almost innate knack for service saw Mr. Whyte-Wong taking on an active role in his Manchester High School community and later at the University of the West Indies, where he served as part of the UWI Mona Guild.
After graduating in 2007, with a bachelor’s degree in economics, Whyte Wong put his knowledge and deep passion for service to good use working in the banking industry; where he excelled at guiding and advising customers. Early in his career, Whyte Wong made a name for himself as being detail-oriented, resourceful, and empathetic. Following his calling for public service, Whyte Wong left the private sector after close to a decade and joined the Tourism Product Development Company in 2017.
A believer in life-long learning, Whyte Wong completed his master’s degree in management and was able to quickly climb the ranks from being Administrative Officer to the role of Destination Manager for Portland and St. Thomas. In 2020, Whyte- Wong was again promoted to the role of Director Visitor Safety & Experience .
Mr. Lionel Myrie
Deputy Executive Director
Mr. Lionel Myrie
Mr Lionel Myrie is the Director of Product Development and Community Tourism for the Tourism Product Development Company Limited. In line with the objectives of the Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development and Vision 2030, his focus includes creating a product of diversity and quality through the establishment and deepening of key partnerships with academia, communities, government and the private sector.
A passionate, and visionary Jamaican, Mr Myrie first joined TPDCo as a Destination Manager for the resort area of Negril. He possesses quantifiable local and overseas experience in areas of operations management, policy development, corporate governance and destination management. He is distinctively qualified in Tourism Management and also holds a Master’s degree in International Planning and Development Management.
A charismatic leader by nature, Mr Myrie continues to pursue the achievement of national results through mobilizing people at the organizational level; as well as by building and nurturing critical grassroots relationships that inspire social and economic change in communities throughout Jamaica.
Mr Myrie is an avid philanthropist and has demonstrated this in the various roles he plays in education and sports development as a member of the Rusea’s Old Students’ Association; and sports committee chairman of the board of governance at Rusea’s High.
Having had professional experience in operations management and later proving his competence in destination management, Mr Myrie’s expertise will prove critical to spearheading the operations of and leading the Product Development and Community Tourism team to actualise their mandate of preserving the cultural heritage product of Jamaica; creating new diverse products and modification of existing tourism products.
Ms. Sheryll Lewis
Licence Processing Manager
Ms. Sheryll Lewis
Sheryll A-M Lewis has over 17 years of managerial experience in the tourism, rum & sugar and the food processing industry. She has had considerable success in managing various projects; achieving targets; meeting deadlines; working effectively with numerous stakeholders across various industries; developing & reviewing standards, policies and procedures reviewing legislation for tourism; and has been gaining experience in the legal framework of tourism while obtaining the requisite legal training.
A student at the Norman Manley Law School she has successfully completed her certificate in Legal Education. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from the University of London International Programmes; a Master of Business Administration from Nova South Eastern University; Diploma in Management Studies from the Jamaica Institute of Management; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry & Biochemistry from the University of the West Indies, Mona.
Ms. Lewis is presently the Licence Processing Manager at TPDCo. Prior to that she served as Product Quality Manager Western Region, Acting Standards Manager Western Region and Standards Officer Western Region.
Ms. Lewis was Technical Secretary for the Bureau of Standard Jamaica Tourism Related Service Standards Committee which reviewed the Regional Spa Standards; she also chaired the Committee for creation of Standards for Tourism Entities Using High Angle Techniques which was gazetted as a National Standard in 2012; and was Technical Secretary for the Committee for the creation of Spa Standards which was gazetted a National Standard in 2012;
A member of the Assessment Team for the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, National Quality Awards Programme for several years she has been Lead Auditor since 2007. A certified HACCP Food Safety Systems Management Consultant & Trainer she is trained and certified in conducting audits for HACCP, ISO9000 and ISO14000. She is also a member of the Bureau of Standard of Jamaica’s National Food Safety Committee – 2008 to Present.
A former Chief Chemist/Distillery Manager with Sugar Company of Jamaica Ltd. Ms. Lewis served as Sales Manager for Anderson Chemical Jamaica Ltd and at Aquaculture Jamaica Ltd. She has also completed numerous short courses both locally and internationally in related subject areas.
She is a member of Grace Missionary Church’s Praise and Worship Team, teaches Sunday School and is a board member of Kendal Camp & Conference Centre.
Mr. Clayton Russell
Technical Services Manager
Mr. Clayton Russell
A member of the TPDCo Team since 2008 he has served in various capacities within the Projects Department to include Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Acting Director. He currently serves as the Technical Services Manager. A Quantity Surveyor by profession with over 22 years of experience within the Construction Industry, Mr. Russell has worked with leading Architectural and Engineering firms throughout the Industry and across the Caribbean on projects spread across the spectrum of construction. Among them: Norman Manley International Airport, Donald Sangster International Airport, Hotels, Usain Bolt’s Track, Inner City Housing Development, Court Houses, Fish Pot Restaurant, Warehouses, Wharves and Infrastructure for Jamaica Grains and J. Wray and Nephew.
Before joining the TPDCo team he was employed to the University of Technology as the Technical Assistant to the Senior Director for Facilities Management and Operations for a period of 7 years, with a previous 7 years work experience with a Chartered Quantity Surveying Firm and a stint at the National Commercial Bank.
Mr. Russell has been exposed to Quantity Surveying, Construction, Project Management and Engineering and completed studies at CAST, University of Technology, Jamaica, University of the West Indies and Heriot Watt University in Scotland.
He has served on the Council of the Jamaica Institute of Quantity Surveyors, board Member of the Providence Preparatory School, class parent-Wolmers Trust High School for Girls, member of the Grace Missionary Church and founding member of the Homeowners’ Association of Three Oaks Gardens.
His hobbies include watching documentaries, flying his remote control aircraft, farming and he is an avid sports enthusiast. He believes that your life must serve to improve the lives of others and is married to wife Chueping with four wonderful children.
Ms. Kimberly Evans
Director of Projects
Ms. Kimberly Evans
Kimberly Evans is a 8 year veteran of TPDCo’s Projects Department. A graduate of the University of Technology, Jamaica, Miss Evans holds an honours level Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying. She brings to the company a wealth of knowledge in the fields of technical services, quantity surveying, project management.
Currently, Miss Evans serves as TPDCo’s, Director of Projects and plays a major part in the execution of projects passing through the organization. She was the company’s Senior Manager of Project Operations in her previous capacity.
Miss. Evans holds a Certificate in Project Management and studied Sustainable Tourism Development in Okinawa, Japan. She combines experience and qualifications in the disciplines of Business Economics, civil technology and quantities as well as construction contracts. Miss Evans has a love for construction but balances it with an appreciation for softscaping with artforms.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, travel and playing kalookie with friends.
Mrs. Ruth Harris
Executive Training Manager
Mrs. Ruth Harris
With over 10 years experience in Human Resource Management, there’s no doubt that Ruth Harris has a passion for people.
Mrs Harris graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Masters of Science in Human Resource Management and also holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree (Hons) in Management Studies (Human Resource Management) and Psychology from the University of the West Indies.
Ms. Rose-Marie Carty
Company Secretary
Ms. Rose-Marie Carty
Rose-Marie Carty is a graduate of the Camperdown High School. Having completed a Diploma in Secretarial Studies at the Duffs Business College, she began her career as a legal secretary and so worked in general administration. She is also the holder of the Certified Professional Secretary designation (CPS) achieved through B&B Institute, Certificate in Management Studies from UWI and a Diploma in Management Studies from the Institute of Management Studies (now UCC)
Ms. Carty did short stints at JAMPRO and Sagicor Insurance Company, before entering the field of hospitality and tourism.
This began at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel where she spent sixteen years as Banqueting Coordinator. She later moved to the Knutsford Hotel where she served as Banqueting Manager.
Ms. Carty joined TPDCo in 2007 as a Temporary Administrative Assistant in the Product Quality Department. Three months later she began acting as Executive Secretary to the Executive Director. She was confirmed in this post within 6 months of joining the organization.
Ms. Carty progressed in the organization and was confirmed in the post of Company Secretary in 2014. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc.) in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies Open Campus. This mother of two enjoys singing and dancing.
Mrs. Marline Stephenson Dalley
Corporate Communications & Community Awareness Coordinator
Mrs. Marline Stephenson Dalley
Mrs. Marline Stephenson Dalley is the Corporate Communications & Community Awareness Coordinator in TPDCo. Before that she served as the Spruce Up Jamaica Coordinator and has been affiliated with TPDCo since 1996 in several capacities.
A trained broadcaster with over twenty-five years’ experience, she has produced and presented several radio programmes and for the past twenty-five seasons hosted TVJ’s “Schools’ Challenge Quiz”.
Mrs. Stephenson Dalley holds a Master of Business Administration Degree (Marketing) from the University of Technology Jamaica, a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (Honours) from the University of the West Indies (UWI), a Diploma (Distinction) in Public Relations from the Jamaican Institute of Management. Certificates in Marketing and Project Management from UWI and Events Management from the George Washington University.
She has served on several boards including the St James 4-H Advisory Council, Mt. Alvernia High School Board of Management and is the founding Vice Chairman of the John Rollins Success Primary School. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), past Distinguished President of the Western Knights Toastmasters Club, past Distinguished Area Governor and Public Relations Officer for Toastmasters International District 81.
She was TPDCo Manager of the Year for two consecutive years – 2013-14 and 2014-15. Her awards include the St. James 4-H Clubs Outstanding Contribution Award, Kiwanis Club of Providence Outstanding Service to the Community & Contributions in the Field of Journalism Award, Fanfare International Award for instructional Spanish on Radio and Best Academic Achievement Award from the Jamaica Institute of Management among several others.
Mrs. Stephenson Dalley is a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. James and a member of the St. James Lay Magistrates Association.
Mrs. Kenya Keddo Laing
Destination Manager - Montego Bay
Mrs. Kenya Keddo Laing
Mrs. Kenya Keddo-Laing joined the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. in the capacity of Regional Manager for Montego Bay in January 2015. Her responsibilities include oversight of all operational and administrative matters for Montego Bay.
A graduate of the University College of the Caribbean and the University of Technology, Mrs. Keddo-Laing holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (General Management)
Mrs. Keddo-Laing has over 17 years’ experience in the fields of auditing, accounting, media and education. Many of those years have been at the managerial level. Before joining TPDCo she was employed to the International University of the Caribbean (IUC) in the capacity of Director of Business Services and part time Lecturer. She was also Branch Manager at the Jamaica Observer, Montego Bay branch.
She is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Providence, Montego Bay.
Mrs. Deanne Keating-Campbell
Director, Product Quality & Tourism Training
Mrs. Deanne Keating-Campbell
A 25 year veteran at TPDCo., Mrs Keating Campbell holds a Master of Science Degree in International Tourism from the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; a Post Graduate Diploma in Translating and a Bachelor of Arts degree (Hons.) from the University of the West Indies. She is also a certified Trainer/Assessor of HEART/NTA and is a certified Team Jamaica trainer. Mrs Keating Campbell spearheaded the production of the Map and Directory of Jamaica’s Heritage by TPDCo in 1997 and its revision ten years later in 2007.
A member of the St. Richard of Chichester Church Council, Mrs Keating Campbell is involved in community work such as feeding street people and visiting homes for the aged as well as children’s homes. She also teaches Sunday School.
Prior to joining the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd., Mrs Keating Campbell worked as a Translator/Interpreter.