Education:
• M.B.A., Operations/MIS, Oakland University
• B.B.A., Marketing, University of Michigan
• Certified Luxury Travel Specialist
• Cruise Line Certifications:
Princess Commodore, Cunard Commodore, Crystal Cruises
• Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Specialist
• Various Destination Certifications
• Various Resort Certifications
• Certified Scuba Diver

Career Background
I have 12 years hospitality experience and have served as a global marketing executive for 15 additional years for Fortune 500 companies. I have been responsible for global branding, promotions, advertising, public relations, market research and developing strategic relationships in Asia, Europe, South America and through North America (U.S., Mexico and Canada).

Global Experience
I have travelled extensively throughout four continents (and counting) including North and South America, Europe and Asia. Some of my specific travels have included:

• China: Beijing (Great Wall, Forbidden City), Shanghai (Bund), Ningbo, Shenzhen, Hong Kong
• India: New Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai
• Japan: Tokyo, Negoya, Kyoto
• Italy: Rome, Capri, Naples, Pompei, Milano
• Germany: Frankfurt
• Amsterdam
• South America: Brazil
• Central America: Columbia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Panama Canal
• Mexico: Cancun, Mayan Riviera, Cozumel, Guadalajara, Monterrey
• Canada: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-lake, Stratford
• Caribbean: Cayman Islands, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Aruba, Bahamas, Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia, Dominican Republic, Grand Turk
• United States: Most U.S. states including multiple tours of Hawaii

I have first-hand experience cruising on many of the major cruise lines including:

• Princess
• Royal Caribbean
• Celebrity
• Norwegian
• Holland America
• Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 (next scheduled inspection)

Interests
Upon obtaining my formal education, I have been on a quest for further self-enrichment.
I have been passionate about travel for most of my adult life. With each new destination that I am blessed to experience around the world, I find that I am enlightened in some way about God’s beauty through new cultures, experiences, landscapes and humility. I truly believe that I learn more about myself each time I experience a new land. Additionally, I enjoy scuba diving, photography, golf, theatre, culinary arts and museums.

Bliss-ism
Although I have many beliefs and values, I really have a single philosophy on life – live it and experience it! You hear it all the time “life is a journey”, but most of us just hear it. Listen and experience life because as each day passes we just don’t get a second chance to relive it. What are my greatest achievements and goals? My greatest achievement is marrying my best friend and raising a wonderful son. My wife and I both share the same goal which is to experience what the world has to offer. I have climbed the Great Wall of China and stood in awe towards the Taj Mahal within a few weeks of each other. I’ve experienced so many world wonders, ancient ruins, luxury resorts, cruises and destinations that with each day my life feels even more complete.

Along with “seeing” the world, it should be “experienced”. See a new land through the eyes of a local. Spend time with a local family (let us help you do that). Learn and appreciate the cultures of the world . It is absolutely fascinating to sit and communicate with different generations throughout the land and discover our differences as well as our similarities.

To me, experiencing the world is who I am. My passion to learn, travel and share my experiences are what truly drives me. Passion alone is why I can’t think of anything that I would rather be doing than helping others experience the same fulfillment with their lives.

Given a Choice, Where Would I Travel Next
Yes, I have seen much of the world already, but that list will keep growing. Given a choice, I would probably take a safari with Abercrombie & Kent (one of our preferred suppliers) throughout South Africa. I have so many other destinations that are high on my list as well including climbing to the lost city of the Inca’s Machu Picchu, exploring Antarctica, diving the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the list goes on.

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