Our Staff
Leadership
Managers
John Burgess
Manager Leisure Division & Senior 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...
Kristina Gear
Managing Director
Kristina is the 2nd generation of travel in Preferred Travel.
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
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
Senior Travel Advisor & Leisure Division Leader
Wendy's travel career took off in 1990 when she began working with Delta Airlines.
Bonita Springs Office
Stephanie Dean
Travel Advisor
My career in travel began in Alaska, where I worked for Holland America as a Guest and Tour Services representative.
Susan Valentine, VTA
Senior Travel Advisor
With more than 25 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
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
Kathleen D'Amico
Accounting Assistant
Kathleen has been employed with 'Preferred Travel of Naples' for the past four years.
Martha Kipybida
Independent Travel Advisor & Office Assistant
Straight from Long Island, New York, Martha has been in the travel industry for over 30 years.
Kit Mathews
Independent Travel Advisor & Administrative Assistant
My career in travel began in 1975 with Trans World Airlines as a Flight Service Manager.
Marianne White, DS
Senior Travel Advisor and Implementation Specialist
My career in travel began in 1978.
Independent Travel Advisors
Linda Aubel
Independent Travel Advisor - Virtual
My career in travel began in New York City, many decades ago, working for Scandinavian Airlines.
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.
Robert Hubbard
Independent Travel Advisor - Virtual
Robert specializes in Faith Based and Social Impact Travel Business.
Martha Kipybida
Independent Travel Advisor & Office Assistant - 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 Travel Advisor - Bonita Springs
My travel career began in 1993 as a member of the cruise and entertainment staff aboard luxury cruise lines.
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.
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