Our Staff
Managers
John Burgess
Manager Leisure Division, Senior Travel Specialist
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.
Travel Specialists
Diane Becker
Cruise Specialist
For over 25 years, Diane has been selling and delivering specialized cruises to a wide variety of upscale travel destinations.
Patricia Classen
Travel Specialist
Pat has 16 years experience as a travel consultant with 'Preferred Travel'.
Suzanne Dennis
Assistant Leisure Manager, Senior Travel Specialist
My career in travel began in 1980.
Martha Kipybida
Office Assistant, Travel Specialist
Straight from Long Island, New York, Martha has been in the travel industry for over 30 years.
Jessy LaPaglia
Travel Specialist
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.
Joan Leedy
IC Group Manager, Senior Travel Specialist
My career in travel began in 1981, and I've spent the past 26 years at Preferred Travel of Naples.
Kit Mathews
Travel Specialist, Administrative Assistant
My career in travel began in 1975 with Trans World Airlines as a Flight Service Manager.
Wendy Taylor, CTC
Leisure Division Leader, Senior Travel Specialist
Wendy's travel career took off in 1990 when she began working with Delta Airlines.
Kris Tripp
Travel Specialist
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.
Susan Valentine
Senior Travel Specialist
With more than 25 years in the travel industry, Susan recognizes the importance of exceptional customer service.
Air & Corporate Specialists
Gail Reinisch
Air Specialist
My career in travel began right after high school at my family's small town travel agency in Northampton, Pennsylvania.
Supporting Staff
Kathy Borelli
Office Coordinator
My career in travel began in June 2005 with 'Preferred Travel of Naples'.
Kathleen D'Amico
Assistant Controller
Kathleen has been employed with 'Preferred Travel of Naples' for the past four years.
Preferred Travel Affiliates
Linda Aubel
Travel Specialist
My career in travel began in New York City, many decades ago, working for Scandinavian Airlines.
Louise Brand
Travel Specialist
My career in travel began in the mid-80s with a travel agency in Huntington (Long Island), NY.
Jennie Cox
Travel Specialist
Jennie graduated from the University of Illinois-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.
Sharon Cumming
Travel Specialist
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
Travel Specialist
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
Travel Specialist
Following his career in corporate finance, and as Chief Financial and Operations Officer for a New York City based international financial services firm for the last 25 years
Annette Hostetter
Travel Specialist
My career in travel began in 1977 when I begin working for a tour operator selling Mexico and Central America.
Elizabeth Hillman
Senior Travel Specialist
Liz's professional travel experience goes back over 35 years beginning as Reservations Manager at luxury hotels and working for Trans World Airlines.
Robert Hubbard
Group Coordinator, Travel Specialist
Robert specializes in Faith Based and Social Impact Travel Business.
Shelly Krygier
Travel Specialist
Shelly specializes in groups and creating custom travel itineraries for her clients around the world.
Diane Moore
Independent Contractor
My career in travel began in 1982-owned an award winning travel agency in Youngstown, Ohio.
Carol Peters
Travel Specialist
My career in travel began when I graduated from Michigan State University in Tourism Management and Spanish.
Pamela Price
Travel Specialist
My career in travel began in 1980 as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines.
Deborah Waggoner
Travel Specialist
Deborah loves to listen and share her extensive knowledge and personal experience in the travel.
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