STACY TOMAS

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Associate Professor of Professional Practice

383 NANCY RANDOLPH DAVIS
STILLWATER, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-1336

stacy.tomas@okstate.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Education

• Ph D, Texas A&M University, Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences, 2007
• MS, Texas A&M University, Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences, 2000
• BS, Texas A&M University, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, 1997

Publications

• Claudia Schmidt, Lisa Chase, Carla Barbieri, Ellie Rilla, Doolarie Singh Knights, Dawn Thilmany, Stacy Tomas, Lori Dickes, Sarah Cornelisse, David Lamie, Rachael Callahan, Hollly George, and Penny Leff. (2022). "The Role of Extension on Agritourism Development in the US". Lawrence, KS: Applied Economics Teaching Resources. (4), 3, 1-16.
• Xiangli Fan, Jinyoung Im, Li Miao, Stacy Tomas, and Hailing Liu. (2021). "Silk and Steel: A gendered approach to career and life by upper echelon women executives in the hospitality and tourism industry in China". International Journal of Hospitality Management . (97), 103011.
• Stacy Tomas. (2021). "Best Places to Go for Thanksgiving". WalletHub.
• Stacy Tomas. (2021). "2021's Best Winter Holiday Destinations". WalletHub.
• Brittany L Bowman, Quisto Settle, Angel Riggs, and Stacy Tomas. (2020). "Facebook Activity of Oklahoma Agritourism Facebook Pages". Stillwater, OK: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheets. AECL-9800,
• Brittany L Bowman, Quisto Settle, Stacy Tomas, and Angel Riggs. (2020). "Top Ten Recommendations for Oklahoma Agritourism Facebook Marketing". Stillwater, OK: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheets. AECL-9801,
• Kaisean Lee, Denise Blum, Li Miao, and Stacy Tomas. (2020). "The creative minds of extraordinary pastry chefs: an integrated theory of aesthetic expressions–a portraiture study". Somerville, MA: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. (32), 9, 3015-3034. 0959-6119.
• Kai Sean Lee, Denise Blum, Li Miao, and Stacy R Thomas. (2020). "The creative minds of extraordinary pastry chefs: an integrated theory of aesthetic expressions – a portraiture study". International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. (32), 9, 3015-3034.
• Brittany L Bowman, Quisto Settle, Stacy Tomas, and Angel Riggs. (2020). "Facebook Activity of Oklahoma Agritourism Facebook Pages". Manhattan, KS: Journal of Applied Communications. (104), 2,
• B L Bowman, Q Settle, A Riggs, Stacy Tomas, and A. King. (2020). "Characteristics of Oklahoma Agritourism Facebook Posts". Manhattan, KS: Journal of Applied Communications. (104), 1, ISSN: 1051-0834.
• N W Conner, C T Stripling, Stacy Tomas, D Fennewald, and B Foster. (2019). "Flipping an Agricultural Teaching Methods Course at a Non-Land Grant University". Starkville, MS: Journal of Human Sciences and Extension. (7), 3, 158-172. ISSN 2325-5226.
• K Lee, D Blum, Li Miao, and Stacy Tomas. (2019). "The duality of a pastry chef’s creative process". Indianapolis, IN: Events and Tourism Review. (2), 1, 21-29. ISSN: 2577-056X.
• Stacy Tomas, D Hildebrand, L Griffin, J Weber, P Beutler, and C Long. (2018). "Growing Farm to School at the Local School Level: A Guide for Child Nutrition Directors and Managers.". Publication Number L-467. Oklahoma State University Extension..
• S Bae, Elisaveta Slevitch, and Stacy Tomas. (2018). "The effects of restaurant attributes on satisfaction and return patronage intentions: Evidence from solo diners’ experiences in the United States". Cogent Business & Management. (5), 1, 1-16.
• K Siamionava, Elisaveta Slevitch, and Stacy Tomas. (2018). "Effects of Spatial Colors on Guests' Perceptions of Hotel Room.". International Journal of Hospitality Management,. (70), 85-94.
• Stacy Tomas and M B Leffew. (2016). "Creating the Customer Experience: Tips for Agritourism Entrepreneurs.". Publication Number w 361. University of Tennessee Extension, Center for Profitable Agriculture..
• K A Henderson, H Grappendorf, C Bruton, and Stacy Tomas. (2013). "The status of women in the parks and recreation profession.". World Leisure Journal. (55), 1, 58-71.
• S Colucci, S R Rich, Stacy Tomas, J Carleo, S Komar, and B Schilling. (2012). "Using Social Media to Market Agritourism. Agricultural Publication AG-751-W. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,". North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC..
• B Schilling, S Komar, J Carleo, S R Rich, Stacy Tomas, and S Colucci. (2011). "Marketing 101 for your agritourism business. Bulletin E337.". Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers University New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station..
• S R Rich, S Komar, B Schillings, Stacy Tomas, J Carleo, and S Colucci. (2011). "Using Webinars for National Agritourism Education: A Case Study of Success". Journal of Extension (JOE),. (49), 6,
• S R Rich, Stacy Tomas, S Colucci, S Komar, B Schilling, and J Carleo. (2010). "Agritourism: Opportunities for farm diversification.". Agricultural Publication AG-734-01. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC..
• W W Smith, A Canberg, S A Nadav, and Stacy Tomas. (2010). "Examining Corporate Sponsorship of Charitable Events in the Greater Charleston Area.". Event Management: An International Journal.. (14), 3,
• S Komar, B Schilling, J Carleo, S Colucci, S R Rich, and Stacy Tomas. (2010). "Is an agritourism venture right for your farm? FS1131.". Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers University New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station..
• W W Smith, S A Litvin, A Canberg, and Stacy Tomas. (2010). "Setting Parameters: Operational Budget Size and Allocation of Resources.". International Journal of Event and Festival Management..
• Stacy Tomas and J L Crompton. (2004). "Repositioning Texas State Parks.". Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. (22), 1, 115 – 128.
• Stacy Tomas, J L Crompton, and D Scott. (2003). "Assessing Service Quality and Benefits Sought Among Zoological Park Visitors.". Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. (21), 2, 105 – 124.
• Stacy Tomas, D Scott, and J L Crompton. (2002). "An Investigation of the Relationships Between Service Quality, Satisfaction, and Intention to Visit Among Visitors to a Zoo.". Managing Leisure. (7), 239-250.

Presentations

• Rural Collaboration Through Agritourism Trails
  Rural Renewal Symposium
  Rural Renewal Initiative
  Ardmore, OK - October 8 2024
• Rural Tourism: Sustainability and Economic Synergy
  Red Carpet Country Annual Tourism Conference
  Red Carpet Country Tourism
  Perry, OK - August 20 2024
• Heritage, History and Tourism for Rural Communities
  Placemaking for Route 66 Communities
  Institute for Quality Communities
  Normal, OK - March 25 2024
• Embracing Sustainability
  OSU Women in Business--More than Money
  Spears School of Business
  Stillwater, OK - February 28 2024
• The Hospitality Spirit and and Creating the Guest Experience
  OSU Tour Guides and Residence Hall Leaders and Ambassadors Training
  OSU
  Stillwater, OK - January 20 2024
• Developing Agritourism Support Indicators
  Rural Renewal Symposium
  Oklahoma State University
  Stillwater, OK - October 5 2022
• Agritourism Support Indicators for the United States
  International Workshop on Agritourism
  University of Vermont
  Burlington, VT - August 30 2022
• Developing Tourism-Related Research and Technical Assistancce to Support the Burgeoning Wine Industry in Oklahoma, USA
  International Workshop on Agritourism
  University of Vermont
  Burlington, VT - August 30 2022
• Agritourism Safety Strategies and Emergency Plans
  Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit
  Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
  Broken Arrow, OK - March 2 2022
• Agritourism Successes and Challenges: Results from a National Survey of Farms and Ranches Open to Visitors
  National Extension Tourism Conference
  National Extension Tourism Network
  Savannah, GA - November 7 2021
• Hospitality for Wineries
  National Extension Tourism Network Conference
  National Extension Tourism Network
  Savannah, GA - November 7 2021
• Research in Practice: Rural Tourism and Agritourism
  HTM Advisory Board Meeting
  HTM
  Stillwater, OK - April 30 2021
• Place-Based Economic Development and Tourism
  Quality Communities Retreat
  University of Oklahoma, Institute for Quality Communities
  Norman, OK - November 18 2020
• Agritourism Support Indicators for the United States
  International Workshop on Agritourism
  University of Vermont
  Burlington, VT - October 27 2020
• Marketing Wines in Lesser Known Regions: A Comparison of Wineries in the South-Central US.
  Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Conference
  National Extension Tourism (NET)
  Astoria, OR - October 2019
• Food Waste: A Contemporary Issue For the Restaurant, Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
  International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) Annual Conference
  International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE)
  Vancouver, Canada sailing to Alaska - September 2019
• The Impacts of College Baseball Games on the Surrounding Wildlife and Environment.
  International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) Annual Conference
  International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE)
  Vancouver, CA sailing to Alaska - September 2019
• Planning Special Events at Your Agritourism Venue
  Agritourism Field Day
  Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry
  Caddo, OK - July 18 2019
• Finding Affordable and Free Fun Things to do for Seniors in Oklahoma.
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) Annual State Conference
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Oklahoma City, OK - July 8 2019
• Trips on a Tankful
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) Southeast District Meeting
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Broken Bow, OK - April 19 2019
• Diversifying Your Agritourism Business
  Agritourism Field Day
  Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
  Broken Bow, OK - April 3 2019
• The duality of a pastry chef’s creative process.
  Central CHRIE Annual Conference
  Central CHRIE
  Indianapolis, IN - March 2019
• Trips on a Tankful
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) Southwest District Meeting
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Weatherford, OK - March 29 2019
• Trips on a Tankful
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) Northeast District Meeting
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Hulbert, OK - March 26 2019
• Trips on a Tankful
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) District Meeting
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Guymon, OK - March 23 2019
• Connecting With Your Customers: Tips for Agritourism Entrepreneurs.
  Oklahoma Farmers Market and Agritourism Conference
  Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
  Edmond, OK - February 28 2019
• Is your Glove Box Prepared for an Emergency?
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) District Meeting
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Tulsa, OK - January 23 2019
• Barriers and facilitators of farm-to-table sourcing from agriproducers to restaurants: Case of Oklahoma, USA
  Annual Conference
  European Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Conference
  Dublin, Ireland - 2018
• Having It All Without Doing It All: An Identify Theory Approach to Upper Echelon Females in the Hospitality Industry
  Annual Conference
  APacCHRIE
  Guangzhou, China - 2018
• Barriers and facilitators of farm-to-table sourcing from agriproducers to restaurants: Case of Oklahoma, USA
  Annual European Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Conference (EuroCHRIE)
  EuroCHRIE
  Dublin, Ireland - November 2018
• Diversifying Your Agritourism Business
  Agritourism Field Day
  Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
  Tuttle, OK - November 14 2018
• Working with Community Partners
  Oklahoma Service Learning Conference
  OSU College of Human Sciences
  Stillwater, OK - November 9 2018
• Roam at Home: Staycation Opportunities in Oklahoma
  Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Administrative Support Specialists Training
  Oklahoma Cooperative Extension
  Stillwater, OK - October 24 2018
• Roam at Home: Staycation Opportunities in Oklahoma
  Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Administrative Support Specialists Training
  Oklahoma Cooperative Extension
  Stillwater, OK - October 23 2018
• Place-Based Economic Development and Tourism: Using Your Resources to Your Advantage.
  Red Carpet Country Annual Tourism Conference
  Red Carpet Country
  Woodward, OK - August 28 2018
• Diversifying Your Agritourism Business
  Agritourism Field Day
  Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
  Inola, OK - July 17 2018
• Best Practices When Purchasing Local Produce
  Cooking for Kids State Conference
  Oklahoma State University/Cooperative Extension
  Stillwater, OK - July 16 2018
• Take the Party Outside! Tips for Outdoor Entertaining
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) Annual State Conference
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Oklahoma City, OK - July 9 2018
• Having It All Without Doing It All: An Identify Theory Approach to Upper Echelon Females in the Hospitality Industry.
  Asia Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference (APacCHRIE)
  APacCHRIE
  Guangzhou, China - May 2018
• Quilt Trails and Customer Service
  Oklahoma Extension Association Family and Consumer Science (OEAFCS) Annual Meeting
  Oklahoma Cooperative Extension
  Oklahoma City, OK - April 25 2018
• Roam at Home: Staycation Opportunities in Oklahoma
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) Southwest District Meeting
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Pauls Valley, OK - April 6 2018
• Roam at Home: Staycation Opportunities in Oklahoma
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE) Northwest District Meeting
  Oklahoma Home Community Education (OHCE)
  Langston, OK - March 16 2018
• Farm but no Table? Creative Strategies to Engage in the Local Food Movement.
  Oklahoma Farmers Market and Agritourism Conference
  Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)
  Oklahoma City, OK - February 22 2018
• A Quantitative Approach to Understanding Microbrewery Consumers.
  Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism
  Fort Worth, TX - January 2018
• A Quantitative Approach to Understanding Microbrewery Consumers
  Annual Conference
  Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism
  Forth Worth, TX - January 5 2018
• Increasing Customer Delight in Casino Hotels Through the Use of Tablets for Food Service
  Conference
  Central CHRIE
  Stillwater, OK - 2017
• The Moderating Role of Suitable Accommodations on Perceptions of Tourism Development and Community Empowerment In Remote Local Communities
  Conference
  Central CHRIE
  Stillwater, OK - 2017
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Employee Training Program for the Tourism Industry: A State Park System Case Study.
  Annual Conference
  International Society of Tourism and Travel Educator's
  Charleston, SC - October 16 2017
• Documenting the Impact of an Agricultural Events Facility
  Bienneial Confrence
  National Extension Tourism
  Princeton, NJ - August 9 2017
• Update on Limited Liability Statutes in Agritourism.
  Bienneial Confrence
  National Extension Tourism
  Princeton, NJ - August 9 2017
• Applying Moderated Dummy Variable Ridge Regression Method for Identifying a Zoo's Quality Components
  Annual Conference
  International Society of Tourism and Travel Educator's
  Hangzhou, China - October 13 2016
• Be a Tourist in Your Own Back Yard
  Annual Conference
  Oklahoma Home Community Education
  Oklahoma City, OK - July 2016
• Farmers' Markets as a Next Destination: Implications for Millennials
  Annual Confrence
  International Society of Tourism and Travel Educator's
  Charlotte, NC - October 2015
• Southern Style Hospitality
  Conference
  National Extension Tourism
  Galveston, TX - October 2015