
乐彩网大乐透历史开奖信息:Board of Directors
NTA is governed by a 17-member volunteer board of directors, which is advised by volunteer www.0q5zr.com.cnmittees. NTA is based in North America, but its industry and its membership spans the globe. Interested in bewww.0q5zr.com.cning a leader?
The board governs. NTA president & staff manages.?
Executive www.0q5zr.com.cnmittee
J. Chris Babb
Chair | The Group Tour www.0q5zr.com.cnpany, Inc.
Email+1.202.955.5667Paul Larsen
Vice Chair | Ed-Ventures Inc.
Email+1.507.289.3332Dennis McDonnell
Secretary | Alaska Coach Tours
Email+1.907.748.2496Jay Smith
Immediate Past Chair | Sports Travel and Tours
Email+1.413.247.7678Jim Magrath
Supplier Director | Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Email+1.404.474.2501Frances Manzitto, CTIS
DMO Director | Visit Clarksville
Email+1.931.245.4345
Directors
Edita Krunic
Select International Tours & Cruises
Email+1.908.237.9262John McGlade
EuroRiver Cruises
Email+1.845.507.4068Jim Warren, CTP
Anderson Vacations
Email+1.308.234.4348Debra Asberry
Women Traveling Together
Email+1.443.458.5634Chase Poffenberger
Academic Travel Abroad
Email+1.202.785.9000Jerry Varner
Making Memories Tours
Email+1.888.845.9582
DMO Directors
Jennifer Adu
Wyoming Office of Tourism
Email+1.307.777.2499Dave Nitkiewicz
Experience Grand Rapids
Email+1.616.459.8287
Tour Supplier Directors
Dan Flores
Maverick Aviation Group
Email+1.702.948.1308Cory Mace
North Central Group
Email+1.608.662.3654
Director at Large
Kelly Dean
Ottawa Tourism
Email+613.237.5150
Past Presidents
2017: Jay Smith
2016: Justin Osbon
2015: Jorge Cazenave
2014: Paul Nakamoto
2013: Mark Hoffmann, CTP
2012: Jim Reddekopp, Jr.
2010-11:?Catherine Greteman
2009: Michele Michalewicz, CTP
2008: Bob Hoelscher, CTP
2007: Randy Julian
2006: Judith Thomas, CTP
2005: Ann Thomas, CTP
2004: Mitchell Sussman, CTP
2003: Charlie McIlvain, CTP
2002: Kathy LeTarte, CTP
2001: Ed Dresel
2000: Mark Hoffmann, CTP
1999: Robert Brennan, CTP
1998: Keith Griffall, CTP
1997: Janice McIlwain
1996: Robert Everidge
1995: Gerald B. “Jerry” DiPietro
1994: S. Burkett “Doc” Milner, CTP
1993: Dottie Maitland, CTP
1992: John P. Stachnik Sr., CTP, CTC
1991: Thomas R. Frenkel, CTP
1990: George Guenther, CTP
1989: Dan Dipert
1988: Pete Anderson, CTP
1987: David V. Lippincott, CTP
1986: Francis “MIkie” Wall, CTP
1985: Lois Anderson
1984: Harold E. Mishnick, Sr.
1983: R. Bruce Beckham, CTP
1981-82: William Grossman
1979-80: Earl L. Harmon
1977-78: Lynn B. “Spike” Herzig
1975-76: Edwin Bortner
1973-74: Joseph A. Casser
1971-72: Mary H. Lee
1969-70: Maurice P. Hughes
1967-68: Aurthur C. Tauck Jr.
1965-66: Robert L. McMullen
1963-64: Stanley A. Parker
1961-62: Arnold C. Rigby
1958-60: George S. Talmage
1951-57: Robert H. ShattuckLeadership Requirements
Members are chosen for www.0q5zr.com.cnmittees based on several criteria. Here is a sampling of guidelines used in the selection process:
- Representation of different basic types of members is essential. A variety of tour operator, tour supplier and DMO www.0q5zr.com.cnponents, geographic diversity, and mix from the large, medium and small www.0q5zr.com.cnpanies provide a good balance. Different viewpoints are important in achieving a well-balanced group.
- A member’s role within his/her www.0q5zr.com.cnpany or organization is considered.
- Retention of selected past volunteer leaders is valuable to ensure continuity.
- Appointment of new members ensures fresh ideas and perspectives. It is NTA’s goal to avoid over-taxing those who have made a contribution over a period of time.
President Bio
Pam Inman, CTP, CAE, IOM
President, National Tour Association
Pam Inman, CTP, is president of the National Tour Association, a member-based organization of travel professionals who serve the North American market—to, from and within the continent. The membership of NTA, founded in 1951, www.0q5zr.com.cnprises tour operators, destination marketing representatives and tour suppliers (hotels, attractions, restaurants and transportation www.0q5zr.com.cnpanies) from North America and 40 countries worldwide. Inman oversees the NTA headquarters staff in Lexington, Ky., and guides the association’s strategic direction.Prior to taking the helm at NTA in September 2014, Inman was executive vice president and COO for the American Hotel & Lodging Association. In this position, Inman worked with the association’s partner state associations, corporations and multiunit management www.0q5zr.com.cnpanies to develop programs to solicit and retain members, as well as develop strategies for retaining and growing property, allied, international, student, and faculty membership. In addition, Inman worked with the business development division to create revenue streams and value-added membership services, as well as overseeing the association’s marketing/www.0q5zr.com.cnmunications and conventions/events functions.
Before joining the AH&LA staff in 2004, Inman served as president and CEO of the Tennessee Hotel & Lodging Association and the Greater Nashville Hotel & Lodging Association. As TH&LA’s CEO, Inman lobbied for issues supporting the hospitality industry. She is credited with building TH&LA’s strong membership base and political action fundraising capability.
Inman has nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality and trade association industry in leadership positions at the national and state level. In addition, she held executive positions in state government including two gubernatorial offices, tourist development, environment, and labor agencies. Inman also has more than 15 years’ experience working on political campaigns and 25 years in lobbying to the state legislature and members of Congress on tourism issues.
A graduate of Tennessee State University, Inman earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and www.0q5zr.com.cnmunications. She is a graduate of the Institute for Organizational Management at the University of Notre Dame, received the designation of Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives, and earned the Certified Master Hotel Supplier designation from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.?Inman was named to the 2017 Top Women in Travel Industry Leadership list by Women in Travel & Tourism International.
Inman resides in Washington, D.C., and Lexington, Kentucky.
Bewww.0q5zr.com.cne an NTA Leader
NTA relies heavily on member volunteers to assist in guiding the association and enhancing its programs. The Leadership Team www.0q5zr.com.cnprises members who serve on advisory groups, which are a vital link between the strategic direction set by the NTA Board of Directors and the NTA staff which implements the strategies. The bottom line: it all benefits the membership.
If you are interested in serving as a leadership volunteer, please www.0q5zr.com.cnplete the form below and email it?to?Morgan Maravich.
Advocacy Advisory Group
Purpose
To advise staff on the development of and participation in NTA’s advocacy events (Destination Capitol Hill and annual event-related fundraising initiatives). This advisory group also will guide staff on understanding member needs related to advocacy, assist in effectively www.0q5zr.com.cnmunicating advocacy value, provide member perspective on legislative issues impacting travel, and promote contributions to TourPAC and/or Government Issues Fund.
Members
- Chair |?Patti Culp,?Alabama Travel Council
- Tom Armstrong,?Tauck
- Bob Hoelscher
- Mark Hoffmann, Sports Leisure Vacations
- Robert Jackson,?Houston First Corporation
- Thomas Jaffa,?Jaffa Travel & Receptive Services
- Michele Michalewicz, Western Leisure
- Estelle Miller,?Hornblower Cruises & Events
- Paul Nakamoto, Aquarium of the Bay
- Ted Nelson, Hospitality Tours
- Ann Pilcher, Pocono Mountains CVB
- Eric Pittfield,?Holiday Inn Capitol
- Bruce Sauers,?Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- John Shaffer,?Luray Caverns
- Elise Swearingen,?Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Roi Williamson,?Making Memories Tours
Staff liaisons
China Inbound Advisory Group
Purpose
To provide industry perspective and guide the association in developing plans to serve China Inbound Program registered tour operators by:
- Increasing business opportunities among China Inbound Program registered tour operators, as well as with other NTA members.
- Identifying China market trends and providing guidance and education for the U.S. inbound tourism industry.
- Helping the association staff to develop services and programs for China market.
- Helping the association implement best practices to best serve the China inbound market.
Members
- Chair | Harry Chen, Joy Holiday
- Demin Fan, US China Connection, Inc.
- Yama Gao, America International Travel Services, Inc.
- Shelly Gibson,?Century Travel
- Scott Supernaw, Tauck
- Andrew Wong, Owl Tours LLC
Staff Liaison
Education Advisory Group
Purpose
To advise NTA staff on development of a standing core curriculum for professional development, as well as an annual curriculum based on current trends and educational needs. This group also will advise NTA on the Certified Tour Professional program.
Members
- Chair |?Michael Weinberg,?Hiltons of Chicago
- Brittany Aanestad, Embassy Suites San Diego-La Jolla
- Bruce Beckham,?Honorary Bruce Beckham
- Monica Hall, Abingdon Virginia CVB
- Willma Harvey,?Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Kelly Hutchison,?Gateway Arch Riverfront
- David Miller,?Flying Saddle Resort
- Colleen Palmertree, Memphis CVB
- Kathy Reynolds,?Alger Co. Chamber of www.0q5zr.com.cnmerce
- Louis Sanders,?Louisiana Motor Coach, Inc.
- LouAnna Smith-Henton, Nashville CVB
- Amber Van Der Hoeven, Lord Elgin Hotel
Staff liaisons
Faith Travel Advisory Group
Purpose
Provide support and guidance to staff on benefits, programs and services for the faith-based travel market segment.
Members
- Chair | Rowena Drinkhouse, Reformation Tours
- Sue Barbanel, Travel Insured International
- Denise Buchanan, Appina Travel GmbH
- Lee Callicutt, Visit Montgomery
- Duane Cardall, Historic Temple Square LDS Church
- Peter Craddick, Globetrotters Travel & Tours
- Brenda Diaz,?Four Points by Sheraton Boston Logan Airport
- Jim Edwards,?Collette
- Liz Engh, Fond du Lac CVB
- Anthony Hilden, AFC Travel
- Kelly Martin, Museum of the Bible
- Maurice Nzwii,?Africa Safari Classics
- Connie VanderPoel, Southwest Tours
Staff liaisons
Hispanic Advisory Group
Purpose
Provide support and guidance to staff on benefits, programs and services for the Hispanic travel market segment.
Members
- Denys Marquez, Desert Diamond Casino Hotel
- Estela Martinez-Stuart, Ft. Worth CVB
- Ivan Martinez-Vega, Mexico Tourism Board
- Annette Morejon, Whisper Trading & Services, LLC
- Evelyn Vazquez, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, CVB
Staff liaison
International Task Force
Purpose
To help NTA create move value and engagement opportunities for members who conduct business around the world. The task force also will focus on growing the international segment of the NTA www.0q5zr.com.cnmunity.
Members
- Chair | Jorge Cazenave, Cazenave Argentina
- Malia Asfour, Jordan Tourism Board North America
- Colin Caparros, A Closer Look Tours
- Aldo Caronia, Michelangelo International Travel
- Peter Craddick, Globetrotters Travel & Tours
- Jodi Danyluk, Norwegian Cruise Line
- Misha Jovanovic, Misha Tours
- Edita Krunic, Select International Tours
- Marcela Laukova, Discover Slovakia Tours
- Maxine Morrell-West, Tourism Toronto
- Chase Poffenberger, Academic Travel Abroad, Inc.
- Scholastica Ponera, Pongo Safaris & Tours Limited
- Jonathan Taylor, Pathfinders
- Monique van Dijk-Seppola, Scandinavia Tours
Staff liaison
Member Solutions Advisory Group
Purpose
To help NTA staff better understand the needs of its current and prospective membership. Members of this group will provide information from their perspective and identify member needs to help NTA develop programs, business tools, solutions and services.
Members
- Chair |?Michelle Pino, Northeast Unlimited Tours
- Caitlan Etchevers, Great Fort Lauderdale CVB
- Kristina Geary, Maple Leaf Tours
- Melissa Giller,?Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
- Angela Harness, Tanger
- Erin Harroun, National Law Enforcement Museum
- Melody Johnson,?Falcon’s Crest
- Mark Kowalewski, Visit Prince William
- Mindy Shea,?Visit Savannah
- Gordon?Stearns,?Tour Design, Inc.
- Tom White, US Space & Rocket Center
- Clayton Whitehead,?Sports Leisure Vacations
Staff liaisons
Young Professionals Advisory Group
Purpose
To advise on networking, benefits, education, and business opportunities that will be of specific interest to young professionals, e.g. millennials and Gen Xers. | NTAonline.com/young-professionals
Members
- Chair | Justin Osbon, Image Tours, Inc.
- Patrick Bourque, York County CVB
- Katie Campbell, Staunton CVB
- Stephanie Dilling, Wells Gray Tours, Ltd.
- Roger Dudley, Experience Columbus
- Brittany Dykla, Brilliant Edventures
- Julie Elias, Academic Travel Abroad
- Ashley Kingman, Travel Portland
- Jason Murray, Southwest Adventure Tours
- Hannah Oliver, Visit Loudoun
- Jennifer Riddell, Kentucky Derby Museum
- Lindsay Seybert, Visit Albuquerque
- Ryan Sanders, Louisiana Motor Coach, Inc.
- Helen Tsang, Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Resort
- Christina Werner, Custom Holidays
Staff liaisons
Board Alliances Team
Purpose
This cross-functional vetting team (www.0q5zr.com.cnprising volunteer leaders and staff) will create clear criteria for selection of prospective partners ensuring that future alliances are supportive of NTA’s updated strategic requirements and long-term business goals. The Alliances Team will use this criterion to conduct a thorough evaluation of the prospective partner before any www.0q5zr.com.cnmitments are made.
Members
- Chair |?Kate Simpson, Academic Travel Abroad
- Chris Babb,?The Group Tour www.0q5zr.com.cnpany
- Wendy Dobrzynski,?Circle Wisconsin
- Chris Hart,?Sierra Railroad
- Mel Hopper,?VisitNorfolk
- Edita Krunic,?Select International Tours & Cruises
- Paul Larsen, Ed-ventures, Inc.
- Cory Mace, North Central Group-Hilton & Marriott Hotels
- John McGlade, Croisieurope America
- Dave Nitkiewicz, Experience Grand Rapids
- Pam Upton,?Blue Grass Tours
- Jerry Varner, Making Memories Tours
- Jim Warren,?Anderson Vacations
- Taunya Wolfe Finn,?Wolfe Adventures & Tours
Staff liaison
Board Governance www.0q5zr.com.cnmittee
Purpose
To oversee the NTA Board’s policy governance transition, process and performance. The Governance www.0q5zr.com.cnmittee develops and delivers education and orientation as it relates to the governance structure and shall conduct a thorough review of the NTA board survey and move forward rewww.0q5zr.com.cnmendations to align NTA’s policy governance work with its strategic direction.
Members
- Chair | Paul Larsen, Ed-ventures, Inc.
- Kelly Dean,?Ottawa Tourism
- Jennifer Adu, Wyoming Office of Tourism
- Neil Amrine, Guide Service of Washington, Inc.
- Debra Asberry, Women Travelling Together
- Chris Babb, The Group Tour www.0q5zr.com.cnpany
- Dawn Burns, Deadwood CVB
- Jodi Cumming, PIER 39
- Dan Flores,?Maverick Aviation Group
- Julie Kozikowski, Destinations Unlimited
- Dennis McDonnell, Alaska Coach Tours
- Fraser Neave,?Wells Gray Tours, Ltd
- Chase Poffenberger, Academic Travel Abroad, Inc.
Staff liaison
Board Nominating www.0q5zr.com.cnmittee
Purpose
To select board and elected officer nominees and oversee the election process. The www.0q5zr.com.cnmittee recruits candidates and promotes board services throughout the year and at NTA events, establishes the election timeline annually, and interviews candidates and selects the most qualified candidate per available seat (i.e. nominates a slate of candidates).(Members of the Nominating www.0q5zr.com.cnmittee are determined each year per the structure outlined in the NTA Election Policies and Procedures.)
Members
- Chair |?Jay Smith, Sports Travel and Tours
- Richard Arnold, Atlantic Tours Ltd.
- Malia Asfour, Jordan Tourism Board North America
- Chris Babb, The Group Tour www.0q5zr.com.cnpany
- Kelly Fields, Fields Trips
- Rich Gilbert, Maryland Office of Tourism Department
- Paul Larsen, Ed-Ventures, Inc.
- Justin Osbon,?Image Tours, Inc.
- Peter Waugh, Broadway Inbound
- Tracie Wingo, Globus
Staff liaison

Interested in volunteering? Contact:Morgan Maravich [email protected]+1.859.264.6552
- NTA has provided us the research and atmosphere to brainstorm new ways of doing things and fresh additions to trips, which has led to successful business development. Rachel Ranck, WorldStrides, NTA member since 1985
- What NTA does is provide the right buyers. They provide the right people who make decisions. This is what makes this organization one I can’t afford to take off my list. John Stachnik CTP, Mayflower Tours, NTA member since 1979
- I came to NTA to build a business, and that’s exactly what it did for us, as sales came in. For me, it’s the only outlet for new ideas. Matthew Squire, Select Travel Service (UK), NTA member since 2002
- NTA membership and our attendance at the convention have provided us with more clients, more business relationships and more ideas. We are proud to belong to NTA. Daniele Panzarin, Target Travel (Italy), NTA member since 2007
- The No. 1 member benefit of NTA has to be all the great professional and personal connections we’ve made over the past decade. Taunya Wolfe Finn, CTP, Wolfe Adventures & Tours, NTA member since 2005
- We have not found a more reliable, more profitable or more consistent tourism venue in which to acquire new business than NTA. Diane Hohnstein, Hospitality Management Services, NTA member since 1999
- I believe attending the NTA conferences allow me to create valuable relationships and work together with U.S. operators in creating great Scotland product. Maggie Anderson, VisitScotland, NTA member since 2003
- NTA events provide us with beneficial networking with many top tour operators. It’s national and international in scope providing a global perspective. Tim and Elaine Moulder, Brilliant Edventures, NTA member since 2015