Management Team
Christopher U. Conlin, President and CEO
As our President and CEO, Chris oversees all aspects of the company. Having worked at the company his entire professional career, Chris' industry knowledge is second to none. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad and has been instrumental in developing many new ventures.
L. Thomas Conlin, Founder
Tom started the company in 1959 and is considered a pioneer in the industry. Revolutionizing such concepts as alumni travel, group travel and college bowl travel, Tom recognized early the value that a highly organized group travel company could add. Growing from those experiences, Tom added such divisions as Corporate Travel, Conlin Groups & Meetings, and most recently the inception of the Great Lakes Cruise Company.
Steven T. Conlin, EVP Business Development, Conlin Incentive Group
Steve joined the family business in January 2003 as our Executive Vice President for Business Development of the Conlin Incentive Group. Steve brings to the Company over 20 years experience in this business. Utilizing a truly consultative selling approach, Steve is an expert in developing creative solutions to help clients leverage opportunities and/or solve problems.
Betty A. Harmon, CTC, Vice President
Betty joined Conlin Travel in 1978. Working up the ranks as a leisure and corporate agent, Betty acted as a manager of both divisions. In 1990, she was appointed director of retail operations, overseeing department managers of all branches of Conlin Travel. In 1994, she was named Vice President.
William R. Swiderek, Chief Financial Officer
Joining Conlin Travel in 1981, Bill has overseen the financial and operational aspects of all of the Conlin Travel companies. Sitting on advisory boards such as Disney, Bill's industry knowledge is extensive. Bill maintains and monitors all industry standards and ensures that Conlin Travel measures up to all industry wide benchmarks.
Sharon Derrig, CTC, Vice President
Sharon has been in the travel industry since 1978, and was manager at two travel agencies before joining Conlin Travel in 1984 as the evening instructor for Conlin-Hallissey Travel School. Since 1999, Sharon has taken on several additional responsibilities within the company: CHTS Administrator, Human Resources Manager, and Manager of Great Lakes Cruise Company, Conlin Enrichment Tours, and Conlin Groups & Meetings.
Jim Walter, CTC, President, Crossing Boundaries
Jim's experience in the travel industry dates back to 1973 when he began his travel career with Conlin Travel on the Youth for Understanding account. In 1974, he joined Cartan Travel as a tour manager in the Canadian Rockies, Alaska and Hawaii and subsequently became Manager of their Domestic Operations. In addition to serving for three years in hotel management, he was the President/COO of a large travel management firm for 19 years. He has traveled extensively throughout the world and has been active in local civic and industry affairs. He currently serves on the national advisory boards for Avis Rent-A-Car, American Express and the German National Tourist Organization.
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