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Ronnie D. Miller Manager
ronniem@takeavacation.com
Biography: Ronnie has been in the travel industry for a number of years and was named Manager in 2007. He specializes in cruise vacations and has traveled on more than 18 cruises in the past 5 years. He has an incredible passion for Alaska and has traveled to that state the last 5 summers. Other areas of expertise include Europe, Mexico, New York City, Latin America, Egypt, Caribbean and many historic destinations. Ronnie travels and lectures frequently and has even hosted his own radio show. He is proud to help lead one of the largest and most experienced agencies in the Southwestern United States.
Susie Bullmore Receptionist
sbullmore@takeavacation.com
Biography: Susie has been in the travel industry since 1985. She is experienced in both corporate and leisure travel. Susie enjoys planning family vacations especially to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and cruise destinations. She has been fortunate to enjoy various world destinations ranging from Disneyworld to China and we are fortunate to have her on the NTS team.
Mary Arthur
marya@takeavacation.com
Biography: Mary has been in the travel business in Lubbock for over 30 years now. She joined the NTS team in 1997. She has traveled around the world and has visited Hawaii 12 times! Some of her other favorite destinations include Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Italy, England, Ireland, Spain, Germany and Switzerland. She has designations as a Certified Travel Counselor and as a Certified Sandals Specialist. Her area of expertise includes Las Vegas, honeymoons, family vacations, cruises and corporate travel including meetings and incentives.
Sheila Clayton
sheilac@takeavacation.com
Biography: Sheila believes the most important part of her job is making sure the client leaves happy. She has recently joined us from another American Express agency and we are proud to have her onboard. She specializes in cruise and vacation travel as well as group and meetings travel. She loves to travel and pass on her knowledge to her clients.
Travis Doggett
travisd@takeavacation.com
Biography: Travis has been in the travel industry for a number of years now and has an established clientele. He travels frequently and some of his favorite destinations include Hawaii, Mexico, the Mediterranean, Europe and New York.
Aud Kristiansen
audk@takeavacation.com
Biography: Aud grew up in Norway and then lived in England for 2 years before moving to the United States. She began her career in the travel industry in the Fall of 1976 and hasn't looked back since. She also holds a Masters Degree in German. She specializes in both business and leisure travel with a focus on Europe.
Peggye Lambert
peggyel@takeavacation.com
Biography: Peggye is one of our most experienced travel agents. She handles all facets of travel but focuses mostly on escorted bus tours from Lubbock. If you are interested in one of her upcoming trips, please feel free to give her a call.
Gil Linnartz
gill@takeavacation.com
Biography: Gil has earned the designation of a Certified Travel Counselor from the Institute of Certified Travel Agents in Wellesley, Massachusetts and has served travelers in Lubbock and the surrounding area since 1972. His broad spectrum of experience includes arranging cruises across the globe, travel to the Orient and Australia, custom and group European tours, South America travel, Caribbean and Mexico including all-inclusive resorts, Alaska cruises and tours, and travel within the United States.
Dee Lowe
deel@takeavacation.com
Biography: Dee is one of our most experienced consultants. She has been in the industry for a number of years now and formerly worked for American Airlines and American Eagle. She is experienced in all forms of leisure travel and is always available to assist her clients.
Judie McCoy
mccoy@takeavacation.com
Biography: Judie is one of our world travelers and has been a professional consultant for 18 years. Some of the certificates she holds includes South African Specialist, KATS (Kenya) Specialist, College of Disney Knowledge, Lifetime Gold Member Preferred Sandals Specialist and Luxury and Adventure Travel Specialist. She also specializes in independent and escorted international travel and honeymoons. Some of her favorite destinations by land and sea include Africa, Europe, Mexico, Iceland, Israel, Turkey and the Caribbean.
Shelli McGee
shellim@takeavacation.com
Biography: Shelli is proud to be a member of the National Travel Systems team! She has been in the industry for over 22 years now as both a consultant and a member of administration. She specializes in both corporate and leisure travel. She has traveled to some of the most remarkable places on earth like Europe, Greece, Mexico, Alaska and the Caribbean to name a few. She loves to travel and can't think of any better job than helping others fulfill their travel dreams.
Juda McKinney
judam@takeavacation.com
Biography: After over 30 years of meeting the many challenges of her clientele, Juda still finds travel an exciting business. She believes that a pleased client is the greatest reward you can have. She has traveled on almost all of the major cruise lines. Some of her favorite destinations include Hong Kong, Peru, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands. She still has a desire to find what is just beyond the hill, as they say in Texas!
Shari McMahon
sharim@takeavacation.com
Biography: Shari has been a travel consultant since 1994. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree from UT. She has traveled extensively and some of her favorite destinations include England, Scotland, Ireland, Mexico, Canadian Rockies and many of the Caribbean islands. She has also traveled throughout Europe and the Mediterranean and has attended cooking schools in the Tuscan region of Italy. She handles all types of leisure travel including honeymoons and family vacations.
Kay Nelson
kayn@takeavacation.com
Biography: Kay has been a professional consultant for 23 years now since joining the industry in 1985. She is well versed in all aspects of travel but cruising is one of her favorites. She has cruised on most of the major cruise lines. Her other areas of expertise include domestic and international air ticketing. Some of Kay's favorite destinations include Hawaii, Switzerland and just about all of Europe.
Jamie Schaffner
jamies@takeavacation.com
Biography: Jamie has been in the travel industry for 22 years. She likes all kind of vacation planning but specializes in group travel and leisure travel. She has been to many places around the world but Mexico and the Caribbean are two of her favorites. Jamie just returned from escorting 140 people through Alaska!
Mary Shauf
marys@takeavacation.com
Biography: Mary launched her travel career on Valentines Day 1993 and hasn't looked back since. She has a degree in Education and has been married for 45 years. Mary loves all kinds of travel but enjoys honeymoon , cruises and adventure tours the most. Some of her favorite destinations include Africa, South America, Vietnam, Cambodia, Italy, Austria, Mexico and Eastern Europe.
Sunny Tidwell
sunnyr@takeavacation.com
Biography: Sunny is a graduate of the International Aviation and Travel Academy and has been in the industry since 1990. She is one of our group specialist and loves planning vacation travel. Some of her favorite destinations include Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.
Dorothy Timms
dorothyt@takeavacation.com
Biography: Dorothy has been in the travel industry for 13 wonderful years. She loves to travel and some of her favorite destinations include Alaska, Mexico and the Caribbean. Her niche market is honeymoons and destination weddings. She loves all kinds of travel but cruising is by far her favorite. We are glad to have Dorothy onboard our team!
Terie Williams
teriew@takeavacation.com
Biography: Terie prides herself on providing her clients with worry free travel from start to finish. She has been in the industry for a number of years now and is proud to be a member of National Travel. She specializes in Las Vegas, Mexico, Caribbean, Disneyworld and Hawaii. Other areas of expertise include cruises, family vacations, destination weddings and honeymoons. Travel is truly one of her passions and that shines through in the work she does on behalf of her clients.
