The GBTA Project Crew and Team Travel Committee would exist to develop best practices, innovative solutions, and resources for the multifaceted challenges faced by this category, to ensure safe, frictionless, and effective travel management for all involved.

The Committee will focus on:

  • Educating the industry on this segment and the nuances of this type of travel
  • Establishing Benchmarks and best practices to assist members to close gaps in their programs
  • Act as a resource for members
  • Act as a voice for members in these segments

Project, Crew and Team Travel Committee Application

US

Ed Phillips, GTP, GLP
Chair
University Travel Manager
Michigan State University

Laura Christian
Vice Chair
Assistant Managing Director, Global Sales
Hilton

Members

Samantha Bean
Vice President of Sales & Culture
LTD Hospitality Group

Tony Bonanno
Senior Director, Global Sales
Marriott International

Bernadette Brady, CGMP
Travel & Events Manager
Legal Services Corporation

Lillith Cappelli
Vice President, Supplier Management
ALE Solutions

Joannie Cargill
Global Sales Director
Omni Hotels and Resorts

Mike Daly
SVP
Serko

Megin Dressel
Travel Manager
Keller North America

Trish Earles, CCTE, GTP, GLP
Director, Business Solutions
American Express

Lauren Garcia
Travel Manager
Southwest Research Institute

Jana Kilishek
Manager, Corporate Travel Services
Energy Transfer

Holly McTague, CCTE, GTP
Sr. Manager, North America, Travel
Halliburton

Mariaha Pedder
Travel Manager
Technip Energies

Carmen Stinson
Managing Director – Travel Services
National Corporate Housing

Chris Vautour
VP, Commercial Sales & Supply
LodgeLink

John Vawter
Sr. Vice President
BCD Travel

Dan Vietri
Manager, Worldwide Sales
BWH Hotels