Industry Recognition, Certifications, & Media Features

National & Industry Recognition

ASTA Emerging Leaders Award 2026

Selected as one of eight advisors nationwide by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) in partnership with Travefy. Recognized for leadership in custom FIT travel planning, advisor education, and innovation within the travel industry.

Travelmation Recognition

  • 2026 Travelmation Gold Top Producer

  • 2025 Travelmation Expedia Top Sales Award - Highest Expedia sales volume among 2,700+ Travelmation advisors

  • 2025 Travelmation Gold Top Producer

  • 2025 Travelmation Silver Top Producer

  • 2024 Travelmation Silver Top Producer

  • 2023 Travelmation Silver Top Producer

  • 2023 Good Samaritan Award Nominee

Community Awards

  • 2025 CommunityVotes Evansville Gold Award

  • 2024 CommunityVotes Evansville Platinum Award

  • 2023 CommunityVotes Evansville Silver Award

  • 2023 Next Door Neighborhood Fave

FAM Trip selections

  • November 2025 Travelmation Japan FAM Trip Leader

  • October 2024 City of Yokohama FAM attendee (1 of 3 agents chosen)

  • Spring 2024 Travelmation/Disneyland Social Media FAM attendee

  • February 2024 JNTO Japan FAM attendee (1 of 8 agents chosen out of thousands of eligible agents)

  • Spring 2023 Travelmation/Walt Disney World Social Media FAM attendee

Media Features

Certifications

  • Advanced Master Japan Travel Specialist - Japan National Tourism Organization

  • Certified Air Specialist - Centrav Air Academy

  • Certified Group Travel Specialist - Travelmation

  • Certified Luxury Travel Advisor - Travelmation

  • Certified Destination Wedding Specialist - Travelmation

  • Hotel Sales Specialist - Marriott International Hotel Excellence

  • Ph.D. Degree - Norwegian Cruise Line University

  • Gold Tier First Mate - Virgin Voyages

  • Viking Certified Expert - Viking Cruises

  • Certified Sandals Specialist - Sandals Resorts

  • College of Disney Knowledge

  • Universal Orlando Specialist - Universal Orlando Resort

  • ALGV Pro - Apple Leisure Group

  • Florida Travel PRO - Visit Florida