Mathews resident Gabrielle Patrice was recently appointed to the position of executive director of the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center. She succeeds Kat Larkin, who accepted a position as executive director of the Gloucester Main Street Association. Patrice is responsible for encouraging tourism in Mathews, letting people know about local businesses and events, the vibrant beauty of the county’s landscapes, and the unique Chesapeake Bay culture that permeates the community. She said she’s also responsible for obtaining grant funding and developing fundraising opportunities for various projects that promote growth in the county as well as stewardship of the county’s assets. Developing a stronger social media presence is one area that Patrice will be focusing on, leveraging Facebook and Instagram accounts and keeping MCVIC’s community events page up to date. She said the events page has served as a way for her to connect with and get to know more people. Patrice said she co...