I believe to my core that it is a beautiful thing when career and passion come together. That is just what happened for me when I officially opened the doors to Travel Concepts in April of 1996. As the President and CEO, I manage and oversee the general operations of the company, maintain impeccable relationships with our partners and vendors and mentor our immediate team of two, as well as a group of ten independent sales associates. As the heartbeat of Travel Concepts, it is my first priority to make sure the individuals around me, both employees and clients, are well-served and satisfied.One of the biggest joys of Travel Concepts is our Celebra-cation®, an experience (and word!) that we proudly invented! My favorite part of working with clients is designing this unique experience together. We work together through proposals and design plans until their dream trip develops into the beautiful and brilliant experience that they have been anticipating. I love facilitating this process and watching clients light up with excitement around the trips of their dreams.It is our goal at Travel Concepts to exceed our clients’ every expectation, no matter their destination. We are there every step of the way from the initial consultation to planning and prepping, to navigating hiccups or unexpected travel situations. Until they land home safely from their trip, we are virtually by their side. Our loyalty is unmatched and this is why Travel Concepts has become a recognizable brand within the travel industry during the last 26 years.What I love most about Travel Concepts is that what once was my dream is now a reality. I have always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to travel. To be able to merge these two ideas together into a career that I love, while having the opportunity to make a difference for my clients, employees and independent travel associates is my dream come true. When you meet me, you will know that I live by the Golden Rule of treating others how I wish to be treated, and everyone who crosses my path is treated with kindness and compassion.Outside of work, I live in Lenexa, KS with my husband of 34 years. I love travel, whether it is exploring familiar places and spaces or discovering new destinations. I enjoy unique culinary experiences and I’m a wine enthusiast at heart! You can find me gardening, exercising, and cultivating the positive energy that comes from both of those activities. My husband and I have been blessed with three children and three grandchildren that we are so grateful to have in our lives.