Laura Schwartz, former White House director of events for the Clinton Administration, counts many accomplishments in her impressive career.

Linda Holm retired from teaching and took the reins of Texas First Bank’s travel program.

Linda Holm Born: Houston Education: Graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in history; graduate work at the University of Houston. Employment: Director of Texas Travelers for eight years. Prior to her banking career, she...

Laura Schwartz What began as a job answering phones for President Bill Clinton’s press office at age 19 turned into a career with numerous achievements, including her organization of more than 1,000 events as White House director of events. Laura Schwartz, author of...

Linda Stenseng 55 Connection | First National Bank Bemidji Bemidji, Minnesota This year we’re doing Collette Vacations’ Christmas on the Danube tour, a six-night cruise on the Danube River that will take us to Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau,...

Maria McCall went from the classroom to the coach when she left education to build a major loyalty program.

Our Gang Travel & Enrichment Club Santa Barbara Bank & Trust Started in 1960, the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust is the largest 
independent banking company headquartered on the central coast of California. With 47 branches statewide, the bank has assets of $5.8...

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Shelley Tate has a resume that speaks volumes for bank travel directors’ roles in tourism.

    Manager 2 manager • Always be positive. Especially on trips, when there may be bumps in the road, look for the silver lining. • Have fun; it’s contagious. • Try to abide by the Golden Rule and treat everyone the way you would want to be treated. There’s...