Our Team
Leadership
Kristina Gear
Managing Director
Kristina is the 2nd generation of travel in Preferred Travel.
Managers
John Burgess
Manager Leisure Division & Luxury Travel Advisor
As the former owner of a prestigious, boutique travel agency, John realized that he was spending more time on administrative issues than pursuing his passion...
Karen Pickrum, CTC, DS
Director of Marketing
Karen is a sales and marketing travel professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Naples Headquarters
Esther Alvarez
Senior Travel Advisor
My career in travel began in Caracas, Venezuela in 1983.
Suzanne Dennis
Senior Travel Advisor & Assistant Leisure Manager
My career in travel began in 1980.
Jessy LaPaglia
Luxury Travel Advisor
My career in travel began at a very young age when I frequented a travel agency in my hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania with my grandmother.
Wendy Taylor, CTC
Luxury Travel Advisor & Leisure Division Leader
Wendy's travel career took off in 1990 when she began working with Delta Airlines.
Bonita Springs Office
Susan Valentine, VTA, STE
Senior Travel Advisor
With more than 30 years in the travel industry, Susan recognizes the importance of exceptional customer service.
Marianne White, DS
Senior Travel Advisor and Implementation Specialist
My career in travel began in 1978.
Air & Corporate Specialists
Cherie Rehkopf
Air Specialist
After taking a break from the travel industry to pursue her passion for flowers, Cherie is excited to be back helping clients see the world!
Gail Reinisch
Air Specialist
My career in travel began right after high school at my family's small town travel agency in Pennsylvania.
Marketing
Karen Pickrum, CTC, DS
Director of Marketing
Karen is a sales and marketing travel professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Supporting Staff
Kit Mathews
Independent Travel Advisor & Administrative Assistant
My career in travel began in 1975 with Trans World Airlines as a Flight Service Manager.
Madison Clarridge
Front Desk Concierge
Madison is the smiling face and friendly voice that greets you at our Bonita Springs office!
Marianne White, DS
Senior Travel Advisor and Implementation Specialist
My career in travel began in 1978.
Independent Travel Advisors
Diane Becker
Independent Senior Travel Advisor - Naples
For over 25 years, Diane has been selling and delivering specialized cruises to a wide variety of upscale travel destinations.
Louise Brand
Independent Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in the mid-80s with a travel agency in Huntington (Long Island), NY.
Patricia Classen
Independent Senior Travel Advisor - Virtual
Pat has 16 years experience as a travel consultant with 'Preferred Travel'.
Jennie Cox
Independent Senior Travel Advisor - Virtual
Jennie graduated from the University of Illinois-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.
Sharon Cumming
Independent Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in 1956 when I became a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. I flew for 13 years, including 6 months flying the military airlift command to Vietnam.
J'Lene Gennaro
Independent Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in 1986, as Director of Travel Services for Bonita Bay Club, a private golf course community in Bonita Springs, FL.
Peter Hartnedy
Independent Travel Advisor - Naples
Peter began working in the travel and hospitality industry in 2005.
Elizabeth Hillman
Independent Senior Travel Advisor - Virtual
Liz's professional travel experience goes back over 35 years beginning as Reservations Manager at luxury hotels and working for Trans World Airlines.
Annette Hostetter
Independent Senior Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in 1977 when I begin working for a tour operator selling Mexico and Central America.
Martha Kipybida
Independent Travel Advisor - Bonita Springs
Straight from Long Island, New York, Martha has been in the travel industry for over 30 years.
Joan Leedy
Independent Senior Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in 1981, and I've spent the past 26 years at Preferred Travel of Naples.
Kit Mathews
Independent Travel Advisor & Administrative Assistant - Naples
My career in travel began in 1975 with Trans World Airlines as a Flight Service Manager.
Diane Moore
Independent Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in 1982-owned an award winning travel agency in Youngstown, Ohio.
Pamela Price
Independent Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in 1980 as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines.
Lisa Spiller
Independent Luxury Travel Advisor - Bonita Springs
My travel career began in 1993 as a member of the cruise and entertainment staff aboard luxury cruise lines.
Isabelle Stamper
Independent Travel Advisor
Isabelle grew up in France and started traveling at a young age.
Kris Tripp
Independent Senior Travel Advisor - Naples
My career in travel began in 1983 with Regional Airlines and continued as I expanded my knowledge within the Hotel industry. It was a natural transition to join the Preferred Travel Team in 1999.
Preferred Travel Affiliates
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