Meet Our Team – Maupin Travel

Margaret Evans Travel Support Specialist

My favorite places to travel are those that have taught me about the world, about myself, and about my place in the world. London, Paris, Cinque Terre, Nusa Lembongan in Indonesia, and Bequia in the Grenadines are all places that done that for me.

Lisa Burnham Vacation Travel Advisor

A fun fact about me is that I have run over 20 half marathons including multiple at Disney and one internationally.

Tina Woolbright Vacation Travel Advisor

My hometown is Rockford, Illinois, where the band Cheap Trick originated. They played with my husband’s local band and I got to meet Robin Zander, Bun E. Carlos, and Rick Nielson.

Hannah Maxey Account Manager

A quote that I live by is “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” -Mark Twain

Trevor Smith President

A quote I live by is “Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” -C.S. Lewis

Karen Garr Vacation Travel Advisor

My favorite place to travel is Europe. Each country is uniquely beautiful, offering incredible landscapes, architecture, and culture. Some countries I’ve visited many times, happy to return again to uncover a new experience awaiting me in a different unexplored corner.

Jessica Mathews Meetings Coordinator/ Travel Advisor

A fun fact is that my family loves animals and we love to visit the local zoo when we’re traveling. We have visited zoos in Camp Verde, Honolulu, New Orleans, New York, and San Diego.

Tonia Schemonia Corporate Travel Advisor

I am from Buckley, Michigan and the population when I was growing up was approximately 550 people.

Mike Owens Director of Client Development

My hometown is Brigantine, New Jersey — the greenhead bug capital of the world!

Maryneil Catlin Vacation Travel Advisor

A quote that I live by is “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” -Lin Yutang

Michelle Stiles Director of Technology

My favorite place to travel is Germany. It’s a diverse country with so much to offer! Whether you want to explore the outdoors or travel back to medieval times, visit the Christmas markets, or just admire the stunning scenery, Germany has it all!

Julie Seneca Director of Accounting

A quote I live by is “Life changes when you least expect it to. The future is uncertain. So, seize this day, seize this moment, and make the most of it.” Jim Valvano, NCSU Basketball coach

Jordan Smith Director of Culture

I am from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hilton Head is known for its golf and beaches, but I am partial to the salt marshes and kayaking. It is also home to Mitchellville, the first self-governing Freedmen’s colony in the United States.

Pat Pegram Director of Corporate Travel

My hometown is Winston Salem, NC, home of RJ Reynolds Tobacco, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Old Salem.

Marilyn Mondoux Vacation Travel Advisor

I am from Rochester, New York – “The Flower City”- which has the largest collection of lilacs in North America with 22 acres within Highland Park.

Felicia Lorelli COO/Vacation Team Manager

My fun fact is that I have a wine named after me! Felicia’s Melody, a Pinot Noir from Oregon.

Jody Langston Corporate Travel Advisor

I love traveling to Casa de Campo in Dominican Republic- where my husband and I went on our honeymoon and several anniversary trips.

Lisa Merritt Corporate Travel Advisor

My favorite quote is “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been and the memories we’ve made along the way.”

Marley Shields Account Manager

My favorite quote is: “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds”. Line from Bob Marley’s song “Redemption Song”. I was named after Bob Marley and absolutely love his music.

Kellie Iannon Corporate Travel Advisor

My favorite quote is “If you work hard at what you love, you’ll love what you do.”

Julia Buie Corporate Travel Advisor

My fun fact is that I have visited all 50 states.

Louanne Warren Vacation Travel Advisor

I am from Chapel Hill, NC, which is beautiful all year round and has incredible interconnecting walking and biking trails.