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American Stories Staff

Meet the People Behind the Stories

At American Stories Travel, we believe every great journey begins with the people who craft it. From the beginning, we’ve built our team with intention—seeking individuals who are curious, courageous, collaborative, and committed to delivering excellence.

Our team isn’t just experienced—they’re passionate storytellers, experience designers, and service professionals who bring destinations to life with care, creativity, and heart. They challenge each other to grow, support one another like family, and share a common purpose: to create unforgettable travel stories for every guest.

Get to know the people who make the magic happen—because behind every seamless itinerary is a team that truly cares.

Owner

Jeff Guberman

Chief Executive Officer

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General Manager

Jolene Plant

General Manager

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Accounting

Konstantinos Pantazis

Chief Financial Officer

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Eli Chernov Hanft

Senior Account Manager

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Sales

George Sillcock

Director of Sales & Operations

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Lidia Garibaldo

Lidia Johnson

FIT Experience Designer

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Mary Eggert

Mary Eggert

Team Lead, Experience Designer

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Cecilia Krolik

FIT Experience Designer

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Ronnetta Stanley

FIT Experience Designer

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Jenine Bett

FIT Experience Designer

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Jessica Scordo

Jessica Scordo

FIT Experience Designer

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Operations

Mirka Villavicencio

Senior Operations Manager

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Joann Demlein

Joann Demlein

Operations Manager

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Mariela Colombo

Operations Manager

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Malena Fones

Operations Coordinator

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Carolina Ursino

Operations Coordinator

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Isabella Covault

Operations Coordinator

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Tech

Nowi Sanchez de Bustamante

Business Enablement Manager

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Preston Brent Amper

Travel Reservation System Expert

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Paula Ördög

Business Enablement Specialist

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Product

Amy Arnold

Manager of Product Development

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Eric Derr

Eric Derr

Product Manager

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Marketing

Danni Mei

Marketing Communications Specialist

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Audra Fuest

Business Development Manager

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Eldrin Derit

Digital Marketing Manager

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Forrest Cruz

Creative Graphic Designer

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