Austin Tour Guide Association

Name	Affiliation	Contact Info
Judy Alloway	Judy’s Jaunts	Judy.Alloway@gmail.com (512) 914-3360
Judy Alloway is a native Texan and a longtime resident of Austin. She moved here in 1976 to attend The University of Texas at Austin and, like many graduates, could not bring herself to leave the beautiful City of the Violet Crown. Her tours are vibrant, fun, and educational. She can customize tours that encompass Austin and the surrounding areas and also provide orientation tours for clients interested in relocating to Austin. With her background in real estate, Judy is able to incorporate housing into a tour of Austin highlights.
Jennifer Anderson		jennifer0551@peoplepc.com (512) 569-0720
Jennifer is a Texas-born tour manager and guide, trained and certified at the International Tour Manager Institute (ITMI) in San Francisco and the Austin Tour Guide Association. Happy to assist with your local, domestic, or international tour groups, Destination Management Events or Corporate Incentive Travel needs. Friendly and Professional.
Mary-Love Bigony		mlovebigony@austin.rr.com (512) 913-3838
Mary-Love Bigony is an indigenous Texan and an Austin resident of more than 30 years. Before becoming a tour guide she was a writer and editor for Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine and a lecturer in the School of Journalism at The University of Texas. She specializes in history and nature, and will customize tours of Austin and surrounding areas. Mary-Love is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and the International Tour Management Institute in San Francisco.
Elaine Blodgett	A Walk to Yesterday	poetess@unionplus.net (512) 273-2747
Elaine maintains a lifelong interest in history plus 10 years’ experience as a walking tour guide. She has lived in the Austin area since graduating from high school and seen a lot of its history first-hand. Elaine is now able to tell others about the historic buildings that fascinated her as a young woman. She’ll lead any number from one to 30. Cost is on a sliding scale relative to group size. Ask Elaine about her historic Austin churches tours. If Austin history and walking interest you, join her!
Billy Brookshire ATGA Treasurer		bbrookshire@austin.rr.com (512) 453-2724
A native son of the Lone Star State, Billy Brookshire grew up on a farm in Central Texas and has lived in Austin since 1977. By trade, Billy is a training consultant and public speaker who has presented workshops throughout the U.S. and Canada. He also enjoys wearing strange clothing, disgorging boot-loads of Texas trivia on unsuspecting bystanders, and always taking time to laugh and have fun. This makes him an ideal tour guide for any group or occasion. Just ask ATGA—they certified him. If you want a custom tour of beautiful Austin and the many people, places, and things that make it a unique, vibrant, irresistible city, give Billy a call. He is available for hire now and waiting breathlessly for you.
Barbara Burns		bjburns@earthlink.net (512) 218-9220 or 844-1086
Barbara has lived in the Austin area since the early 80s. She has raised her family in Austin and is a former second grade teacher in the Leander School District, a suburb of Austin. She has traveled extensively for pleasure and has been guiding tours in the Austin for six years. Barbara is a certified guide who very much enjoys assisting visitors in tours featuring Austin history, gardens, wineries and of course shopping. Also available to assist you with any of your Destination Management Events.
Anne Dilworth ATGA Vice-President		actionanne@hotmail.com (512) 241-1984
Anne performs custom tours of the historic Driskill Hotel in period costume as Mrs. Jesse Driskill. She can also do custom tours of Austin, Fredericksburg, and Salado. Anne is a licensed guide in Washington, D.C.
Harrison Eppright	Austin CVB	heppright@austintexas.org (512) 467-6546
Austin-born Harrison Eppright is a 16-year staff member of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he serves as Manager of Visitor Services. Recognised as ACVB Employee of the Year in 2008, Harrison operates out of the Austin Visitor Center on E. 6th Street. He specializes in architectural and social history, especially that of the East Austin African-American Cultural Heritage District. Harrison also leads walking tours of downtown and the Driskill Hotel.
Elizabeth Garzone	Austin Ghost Tours	eagarzone@yahoo.com (512) 417-0020
Elizabeth is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada. As a child she developed her love of history, folklore, and cemeteries as she explored the mining camps and ghost towns of Southern Nevada with her father. An Austin resident since 2000, she received a degree in Cultural Anthropology and History from The University of Texas at Austin. Elizabeth has more than 20 years of experience coordinating and giving tours both in the United States and abroad. Since 2006, she has coordinated and conducted historical and educational tours for adults and school groups at the Texas Capitol Complex. On Saturday nights, Elizabeth will be found leading spooky strolls with Austin Ghost Tours. Certified as a tour guide by the ATGA, Elizabeth’s versatility allows her to offer a variety of tours to meet your individual needs and interests. She offers both walking tours and step-on guide services for both private and group tours.
Patty Hundley ATGA Secretary		phundley2@verizon.net (512) 755-4664
Patty has extensive experience in the travel industry. She has been guiding student and adult groups throughout the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East since the 1980s. Currently, she is a step-on guide in Austin and the Texas Hill Country. A retired teacher, Patty prefers tours that highlight history, literary interests, gardens, wineries, and shopping. She lives in Marble Falls, about 40 miles from Austin in the Texas Hill Country and so is available for tours in those surrounding areas.
Phil Petrignani		philip_petrignani@yahoo.com (512) 799-3339

Howie Richey ATGA President	Texpert Tours	zow@io.com (512) 383-TXTX (8989)
Reflecting a distinctive, passionate perspective on history and the environment, Texpert Tours offers an in-depth, personal introduction to Austin and Central Texas for visitors and newcomers. In addition to high-quality information, guests enjoy door-to-door service, refreshments, customized itineraries, and many other extras. Your endemic host Howie Richey assures convenience, comfort, and fun on these fascinating in-town and outback treks—witty, weird, and wild. They’re TOUR-ific!
Patsy Stephenson	Austin CVB	stephenson.patsy@gmail.com (469) 826-2400
Patsy Stephenson is an Austin native, recently returning home after years as an intown neighborhood advocate and tour leader in Dallas. She leads Downtown walking tours for the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and welcomes travelers at the Austin Visitor Center on East 6th Street. Her favorite topics are Austin’s architecture, its natural environment, and the amazing people who have shaped the city’s history.
Christian Stiehler		callenstiehler@yahoo.com (512) 964-8850