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Europe Express Agent Profiles
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Kier V.B. Matthews, Vice President of Travel Industry Sales
Kier Matthews has 13 years of experience in the travel industry. He has worked at hotels, a cruise line, and the industry's leading travel consortia. He joined Europe Express in 2010 to further develop our connection to the travel agent community. Born in Florida, Kier has lived on both coasts of the US prior to making Seattle his home. One of his career highlights was introducing hundreds of travel agents and suppliers to the benefits of social media. |
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David Gudgel, Director of Sales & Operations
David Gudgel's career in the travel industry started when he saw a flyer on his college campus for a summer job driving tour busses in Alaska. Twenty years later he is still involved with the industry that gave him his start.
Prior to joining Europe Express, David held the position of Vice President of Operations for Port Promotions, served as the Vice President of Operations and COO at Shore to Sea Services, and spent 15 years working for Holland America Line in various positions.
David resides in Seattle with his wife and two young daughters. When not at work David says he enjoys waiting hand and foot on his three girls. He also loves to cook, enjoys wine immensely, cycling and fishing. |
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Sarah Koenig, Head of Reservations
Sarah Koenig has 25 years of experience in the travel industry and has worked in all aspects of the business including corporate travel, travel agency sales, and cruise sales. She joined the Europe Express team four years ago and now oversees all reservations. Born in England, Sarah has lived in Scotland and Bermuda and has traveled extensively throughout Europe and many other parts of the world. One of her career highlights was chartering a Carnival Cruise Ship for a Union's 100th Anniversary Celebration. |
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Catrina Forcier, Group Sales
Catrina Forcier has 15 years of experience in the travel industry and has been with Europe Express since 2004. She has extensive knowledge and has sold and operated hundreds of groups. Two of her career highlights include sending a group of asparagus farmers from eastern Washington to Peru to visit Peruvian growing farms and packing plants, and also coordinating the ground arrangements of 5 Takes, a Travel Channel show, and having her name listed in the credits. |
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Karen Williams, Group Sales
Karen Williams has worked for Europe Express since 2005. Born and raised in Scotland, Karen traveled extensively throughout Britain and many other European countries before finally settling in the USA. Before joining the Europe Express team, Karen worked extensively in the hotel industry both in the USA and in the UK where customer relations was always a priority! |
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Jamie Millburn
Along with an energetic personality, Jamie Millburn also has 20 years of experience in the travel industry. Before joining Europe Express six years ago, Jamie worked for MGM Grand Air out of Los Angeles and in corporate travel managing accounts for Boston Scientific, Koch Industries, Merck, Sprint, AT&T, and Hallmark Cards. She has visited many international destinations including Spain, Germany, Paris, London, New Zealand, and Amsterdam. Jamie enjoys her job tremendously and loves helping to create wonderful experiences for her clients. |
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Shirley McNeil
Shirley has 25 years experience in the travel industry, the last three of which have been with Europe Express. She is very comfortable helping clients with FITs and packages, no matter how complicated the itinerary. Before working for Europe Express, Shirley managed a reservations department and a training department. |
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Sandy Cilk
Sandy Cilk has been working in the travel industry for the past 12 years and has been with Europe Express for the past eight. She has travel certifications from the Travel Academy, four destination specialists, and in European Rail. Some of her travel highlights include trips to Italy, Holland, Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, and New Zealand. |
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Sharon Frantz
Sharon Frantz has over 20 years experience in the travel industry. Some of her past roles include flying with Northwest Orient Airlines for eight years and working as a travel agent for four years. Sharon has spent the last two years working as a travel expert in Europe Express's reservations department. She has a Travel Consultant Certificate from the International Air Academy. She is also a European Rail Expert, and an Italy Specialist. Sharon's travel highlights include trips to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, England, Italy, Switzerland, and France. |
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