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Meet Our Passionate Team of Travel Experts

With decades of experience and a wealth of expertise, our seasoned experts help you at every step of your journey. Our veteran trip planners create immersive travel experiences that will challenge you, move you and inspire you. After you book, a dedicated guest services manager is available to answer your questions and help you prepare for your upcoming journey. You will travel with an experienced expedition team, who will manage all the logistics of this program, as well as experts from world-renowned organizations who will share their knowledge of the sights, cultures and people we encounter.

Executive Team

As the leader in private jet journeys for nearly 30 years, the TCS World Travel executive team represents some of the most experienced travel professionals in the industry.
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Shelley Cline

President

Shelley Cline, with TCS World Travel since 1993, is responsible for strategic planning to maintain the company’s position as the world leader in private jet expeditions. She has worked in tour operations and product development, overseen the company’s rebranding, established key partnerships, and plays a key role as part of the Executive Leadership team at TCS’s parent company, Travelopia. She also managed the launch of a new custom-built aircraft, cementing TCS World Travel’s leadership position in the luxury travel market. 

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Elisabeth Nelson

Chief Operating Officer

Elisabeth Nelson heads up product development, innovation, operations and the jet program. She has extensive experience with brands like Starbucks and Bed Bath & Beyond, and ran her own startup in the luxury service sector.

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Scott Wiitala

VP of Human Resources

Scott Wiitala is responsible for all aspects of the employee experience at TCS World Travel. With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Scott has driven HR strategy and employee development for several different organizations. Previously, Scott has worked with Hilton, Four Seasons, and Independent Hotel Groups in both HR and Operational Leadership Roles.

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Chris Kollas

Chief Customer Officer

Chris Kollas is responsible for the company’s revenue, strategic partnerships, account management and marketing operations. Chris has over 20 years of strategic sales and business development experience where he helped build and scale emerging companies both domestically and abroad.

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Ryan Schafer

Chief Financial Officer

Ryan Schafer is responsible for setting the overall financial strategy and managing administrative functions to ensure the continued delivery of amazing experiences for our guests. A 15-year finance professional, Ryan previously worked with large organizations like PricewaterhouseCoopers, EMC/Isilon & Impinj Inc., as well as other startups.

Expedition Staff

Our experienced expedition teams travel with you on your journey to ensure that the logistics of this complex trip run smoothly. They will assist you with activity options, help you make dinner reservations for dine-around evenings, and answer any questions you may have along the way.
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Richard Butler

Expedition Leader

Richard has worked on more than 50 private jet trips for almost 20 years, traveling to 125 countries on seven continents. Learn more about Richard.
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Eszter Foldvary

Expedition Leader

Eszter Foldvary has led expeditions by train, cruise ship and jet. She led her first private jet expedition for TCS in 1995. Since then, she has served on over 95 jet trips and visited at least 130 countries. Learn more about Eszter.
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Jill Peacock

Expedition Leader

An avid outdoor enthusiast, Jill has been an international travel director for the past 20 years, working as part of the expedition team at TCS World Travel and scouting new destinations. Learn more about Jill.
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Andrea Plechacova

Expedition Leader

Andrea discovered her passion for travel as a teenager when she toured Asia as a member of a classical music ensemble. She has been working in luxury tourism for over 15 years, including organizing events for prestigious agencies, serving as advance staff on several previous private jet expeditions, and scouting new destinations. Andrea currently resides in the Canary Islands. Learn more about Andrea.  
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Susan Cegavske

Expedition Leader

Susan left the corporate world to pursue her passion for travel and has lived in India, Italy and the Alaskan bush. She has been an expedition leader on numerous private jet trips. Learn more about Susan.
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Johanne Gordon

Expedition Leader

Johanne has led over 30 journeys to more than 100 countries on all seven continents. Her specialty is private jet journeys. Learn more about Johanne.
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Gabriel Moreno

Expedition Leader

Originally from Costa Rica, Gabriel developed his passion for travel at a young age. He first began working on TCS trips in 2015 and has served as a staff member on dozens of expeditions. Learn more about Gabriel.

Travel Consultant Team

Our Travel Consultant team is available to answer any questions you might have before booking a journey. They love to talk to our future guests and share information about our exciting expeditions.
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Clara Pellham

Sales Director

With over 20 years of travel experience, Clara has a love for travel that has taken her to 17 countries. She is excited to be using her passion to lead and support the Luxury Custom Travel team in crafting unique, personalized itineraries. 

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Anna Clark

Travel Consultant

Anna has perfected the art of arranging unique experiences for her guests. From chartering a private jet for a family in China to arranging exclusive golf course visits in New Zealand, she can help make your dreams a reality.
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Maggie McCombs

Travel Consultant

Maggie has been globetrotting ever since she spent the summer in Central America when she was 18 years old. In college, she studied in East Africa where she completed her thesis in sustainable tourism. Since then, she has visited 17 countries and counting. She would love to help bring your trip ideas to life.
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Rachael McBride

Travel Consultant

With 25 countries under her belt and a decade of experience in luxury tourism, Rachael enjoys creating custom itineraries to all corners of the globe. She looks forward to making your next trip with TCS truly unforgettable.
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Sarah Burns

Business Development Manager

Sarah’s calling in life is to connect people with new friends and extraordinary experiences all over the world. She spent a few years guiding in Antarctica and she’s been known to throw international dinner pop-ups, literary soirees, and fundraising galas. Sarah looks forward to meeting you at a TCS event or on the jet!

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Kristina Gordon

Travel Consultant

Kristina Gordon has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, travel and sales. One of the highlights of her career was working on Paul Allen’s private yacht, traveling across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Atlantic.
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Lisa Romanov

Travel Consultant

Lisa is from the island of O‘ahu, Hawaii, and has been working in the travel and tourism industry throughout her career. She has traveled to over 15 countries with her highlight being getting married in Greece. She loves helping guests plan the travels of their dreams.

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Allison Abrams

Travel Consultant

Allison has a passion for travel that started early in her childhood. In college, she studied abroad three times to complete her minor in International Business. Since then, she has visited 33 countries and counting. She is eager to work with other travel enthusiasts and help guests bring their dream itinerary to life!

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Susie Lukach

Director of Business Development

Susie began her professional life as a Foreign Service Officer with the US Department of State. Now, decades later, she has a wealth of international travel expertise including visits to over 55 countries. Susie travels across the United States for TCS, hosting small events to introduce people to our seamless way to explore outstanding destinations. 

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Farah Khan

Relationship Manager

Farah has over a decade of experience in the Global luxury travel industry, specializing in high net-worth clientele, with relationships across the U.S., Asia and Middle East. Previously the Lifestyle and Membership Director at Pk’s List, a bespoke travel advisory service based in London and prior to that the Global Director of Hotel Brands at Kiwi Collection, helping to create Visa’s platinum cardholder hotels program. Farah is an expert in relationship building and high touch service.

Business Development Team

Our Business Development team is committed to fostering collaborative partnerships with travel advisors who are dedicated to helping their clients discover the ideal jet journey with TCS World Travel. We take pride in cultivating robust connections within the travel advisor community, assisting with dynamic virtual and in-person advisor trainings, creative and effective marketing plans and new business development opportunities.
Vinita Bhatia

Vinita Bhatia

Director of Business Development

Vinita Bhatia is the Director of Business Development for TCS, focusing on travel advisor, institutional and white label partnerships. Vinita joined TCS World Travel in October 2016 and lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has traveled to 46 countries and 6 continents. Picking her favorites is tough but Japan, Peru and the Galápagos Islands are definitely up there!
Jesse Terranova

Jesse Terranova

Business Development Manager

Jesse Teranova, a Business Development Manager with TCS World Travel, primarily focuses on strengthening relationships with travel advisors and developing new strategic partnerships. He spent five years as a luxury travel advisor and also designed a small group travel platform where he hosted captivating experiences in Patagonia, the Caribbean and Europe. As an ambitious hospitality professional, he is beyond excited to serve you and share his TCS-aligned mission of enriching lives through travel. He has traveled to 45 countries and counting!
Ron Dreyer

Ron Dreyer

Business Development Manager

Ron Dreyer joined TCS in 2022 as a Business Development Manager, living in Chicago. Focusing on growing relationships and business from the travel advisor community, Ron is a committed and long-time hospitality and luxury travel industry professional. From helping to develop and execute the global tour and travel strategy for Marriott International and Langham Hotels, to leading the sales teams to success at G Adventures and EXO Travel, Ron has become a valuable asset to the travel advisor community and TCS family.

Guest Services Managers

When you book an expedition with TCS World Travel, you are assigned a personal Guest Services Manager who will be your point of contact from then until departure. He or she will guide you through the process of preparing for your upcoming adventure and be available to answer any questions you might have.
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Jennifer DuBois

Director of Guest Experience

For the last 24 years, Jennifer has been instrumental in innovation around the private jet travel experience. Focused on delighting guests, she is also passionate about helping our teams execute flawlessly both in the office and on the road. She has traveled to over 80 countries and loves how travel brings connections and opens the mind. She is always excited for the next adventure.

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Adam Briehl

Guest Services Manager

Since 2013, Adam has had the privilege to get to know and help hundreds of guests prepare for unique travel experiences. The most rewarding part is meeting the guests before they depart—their excitement is always palpable.

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Ahva Pordel

Guest Services Manager

Ahva Pordel comes with an extensive background in customer service. As a Guest Services Manager, she is here to assist and support her guests from the moment they book their trip until long after they return home. Her favorite places to travel are Italy, Greece and anywhere throughout Southeast Asia.

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Evan Griffis

Guest Services Manager

Evan’s background in luxury boutique hotels benefits guests looking for a personalized travel manager. He enjoys getting to know guests throughout the planning process and preparing their details to ensure a seamless trip.

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Camilla Patrizio

Guest Services Manager

With a background in Luxury and Boutique Hospitality, Camilla has a passion for creating unique experiences. She loves to travel, exploring to find those unique spots that truly reflect the character of a place – and sharing them with her guests to create unparalleled adventures.

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Aspen Hoyle

Guest Services Manager

Aspen’s extensive background in customer service enables her to build long-lasting connections and luxury experiences with guests. She has a passion for travel and loves to be a part of crafting one-of-a-kind itineraries to experience cultures in truly unique destinations.

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Anya Bacon

Guest Services Manager

Anya comes with a broad background in hospitality, having worked primarily in luxury boutique hotels, where she created remarkable experiences for her guests, and shared her passion for all things travel. Her favorite trip she has taken was a spontaneous backpacking trip through Central America.

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Sahara Woods

Guest Services Director

Human connection is at the heart of it all for Sahara. She fulfills this passion by cultivating the “want for nothing” experience that our guests love. Sahara uses her expertise in operations management and luxury service to lead our team of Guest Services Managers.

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Jackie Robertson

Guest Services Manager

Jackie assists and supports guests through the entire trip preparation process, from beginning to end. She has been to 15 countries and one of her favorite experiences has been seeing all the animals in the Serengeti.

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Addie Tribe

Guest Services Manager

With a background in hospitality and customer service, Addie works to be the ultimate resource for her guests as they prepare to embark on these incredible journeys. She loves being able to make genuine connections and share her passion for travel and exploration. Her most memorable trip so far is Galway, Ireland.

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Pat Walls

Guest Services Manager

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pat developed a deep appreciation for different cultures from a young age. Pat aims to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for guests. He believes that travel is not just about sightseeing, but also about connecting with people and creating lifelong memories.

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Deanna Nall

Guest Services Manager

Dreaming big is an avid pastime for Deanna. Using her background in luxury boutique hospitality and travel photography, her goal is to create timeless memories and experiences for her guests. She looks forward to chasing dream destinations with you.

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Mary Morgan

Guest Services Manager

Mary has spent over 25 years in hospitality and travel, including 15 years as a flight attendant. She believes that travel can open minds and enhance our empathy and gratitude for our global community. It is her goal to provide outstanding service to guests and help prepare them for their remarkable journey with TCS.

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Tobi Momoh

Guest Services Manager

Tobi comes to TCS with previous experience in the luxury hospitality industry. He loves to travel and connect with people in different cultures, and is excited to join the TCS team to provide exceptional guest services.

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Ashley McMahan

Guest Services Manager

Originally from the nonprofit sector, Ashley has an extensive background in client management and customer service. She values cross-cultural connection and sees travel as a catalyst for compassion and global understanding. As a Guest Services Manager, Ashley is dedicated to connecting with guests and offering comprehensive support to ensure a trip of a lifetime.
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