Rocky Mountaineer Appoints Three New U.S. Sales Managers
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada JULY 22, 2009 - As part of Rocky Mountaineer's commitment to in-market sales representation, the company is pleased to announce three new appointments to the US sales team. Laura Miller, Leslie Gardea and Jane Hershey have been brought on as Regional Business Managers for targeted regions in the US market, reporting to Elizabeth Johnsen, Director of Sales, USA.
Leveraging in-depth industry knowledge, travel industry experience and key customer contacts, the new sales team will develop and execute Rocky Mountaineer's strategic sales efforts across all channels in the US.
Laura Miller, Regional Business Manager, USA
Ms. Miller joins Rocky Mountaineer after ten years as a top performing Territory Manager for Access America travel insurance and brings with her a wide range of industry experience. Prior to Access America, she spent twelve years as a multi-line representative for such brands as Westin Hotels, Hertz, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Ritz Carlton Hotels. Ms. Miller will cover the Pacific Northwest, Northern California and the Mid-Central states.
Leslie Gardea, Regional Business Manager, USA
Ms. Gardea brings an extensive background in progressive selling from the Auto Club of Southern California, where she served in various capacities from Product Manager to Group Travel Manager. Ms. Gardea will be responsible for growth in the Southwest and parts of the South Central states.
Jane Hershey, Regional Business Manager, USA
Ms. Hershey served nine years as a top performing Business Development Manager for Travel Leaders (formerly known as Carlson Wagonlit Travel) and brings with her a wide range of industry experience. Ms. Hershey will cover the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Upper Mid-West of the USA.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
