Bryan Pollard, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? This industry has always been in my blood. Being 3rd Generation, following in the footsteps of my Legendary Grandpa (Stan Pollard) and Father (Gary Pollard) I always knew this was the path for me. A defining moment would be […]
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Gary Pollard, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I actually grew up in the travel business — our company has always been family-owned — so travel has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From a young age, I was fascinated by […]
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Patricia DiZenzo, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I have always loved to travel. I find the experience of a new destination to be positively exhilarating. Always curious! I had a taste of the travel industry in my early 20’s but pursued a different life path. Now […]
Noreen Templin, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? What inspired me to pursue a career in travel and tourism was a lifelong fascination with airplanes and a deep love of travel. Growing up, our home was directly under the flight path of a busy airport, and I […]
Alexey Smirnov, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? Travel has always been a passion for my wife and me. As professional ballroom dancers, we’ve spent years traveling across the U.S. for competitions, and those journeys deepened our love for exploring new places and cultures. One evening, we […]
Allison Santoro, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I’ve always loved traveling and exploring new cultures. After retiring from a finance career, I realized I wanted to turn that passion into a profession. The defining moment was when I decided to help others create unforgettable experiences, especially […]
Debra Shanower, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I have always had the travel lust in my soul. I booked many trips on my own and for other people. I was working at a job that was no longer safe and decided that I wanted to change […]