Meet Our Team

A travel industry veteran, John has over 20 years of experience spanning from his first job as a bellman to his current role as President of Tripster. His journey included many years, and many hats, in the hospitality industry, working virtually every role from front line up through sales, and eventually management. This experience, and his love for vacationing, led to the eventually development of Tripster, the company he founded in 2001.

Greg started his journey with technology back in 1982 with his first home computer and has been immersed in it ever since. He has been involved in the development of Tripster since its inception, and has had his hands in all the technology that it entails. Being involved with Tripster has allowed Greg to visit many of its destinations with his wife and two kids. Although his kids really enjoy the theme parks and attractions, he and his wife prefer to seek out the more laid back locations and relax while enjoying the views.

Kevin has been on the Internet since 1989 and on the web since it began. He went all-in online with a web development company in 1995, and has been bringing graphic and UX design, project management, marketing and development to Tripster since its infancy in 2001. Kevin lives in the fine little city of Saint Louis but loves to explore the world with his daughter.

A native of Chicago, Cary moved to Branson in his late teens. There, he found a love for the lake and has called the area home ever since. He joined Tripster in 2004, managing the accounting department as well as human resources. Cary spends most his spare time with his wife, Megan, their daughter, and seven pets. He enjoys most any outdoor activity, but he tries his best to spend as much time as he can on beautiful Table Rock Lake.

Diana joined Tripster in 2004, as the Branson Market Manager where she handled account management and product sales for the company’s pioneer destination website, Reserve Branson. Due to her breadth of industry knowledge and drive to make Tripster a success in every destination, she was promoted to Senior Market Manager in 2011. She now manages each Market Manager, providing training, planning, and expertise across all Tripster destinations. When she’s not at work, Diana enjoys swimming, gardening, and yoga.

Rodney has almost 20 years of experience in the tourism industry, 10 of which have been spent with Tripster. With a background deep-rooted in relationship building and customer acquisition, his role centers on national accounts and development of new market business relationships. When he’s not shaking hands and making deals, you can catch him cheering on the Tottenham Hotspur as well as making new memories with his wife and daughter in their hometown of Saint Augustine Beach.

Megan has been with Tripster since 2010, managing the customer service department and company operations. Her philosophy in promoting courteous customer service and positive vacation planning has increased sales and provided great travel planning experiences for customers. Megan loves traveling and outdoor activities, as well as wakeboarding, volleyball and photography. She currently lives outside of Branson with her husband, Cary, their daughter, and seven pets.

With a tenure of almost 15 years, Ashley spearheads Tripster’s content development department, which covers a cross-section of travel destinations. As senior content manager she crafts creative, optimized content relevant to brand awareness and engagement. She understands the needs and desires of travelers— cutting through marketing fluff to deliver honest, insightful commentary. When she’s not writing about travel, you can find Ashley experiencing these destinations first-hand as well as spending time with her husband, Joe, and their chocolate lab, Disco, as they embark on endless adventures.

Ross joined the Tripster team in March of 2009. Since then, he has been busy developing new web applications and spends his days working on both the front-end and back-end systems using today's latest technologies. Ross has lived in St Louis since 2004. In his spare time you can find him at the nearby Meramec River, where he enjoys canoeing down the spring-fed river with his family or just relaxing in the sun on the gravel bar.

Fred brings over 20 years of experience developing elegant solutions for complex applications. He’s worked on large multi-tenant and enterprise applications for major St. Louis companies, where he honed his development, mentoring and leadership skills. Fred joined Tripster in 2012 to be key part of building the next generation of the company’s ecommerce platform. Currently, he lives with his wife, Nancy, and their two daughters, in St. Louis.

Marjie joined Tripster in 2011 as the Search Marketing Manager. She’s responsible for managing all things search engine related, from online advertising to SEO. Since working at Tripster, she’s also got to work on social media projects, email marketing campaigns, and content creation. Marjie is currently on a quest to visit all 50 states.

Adam has a vast array of skills as a designer, honed through a lifetime interest and practice of many forms of art as well as a degree in communication design. His experience makes him effective in the development of visually compelling and functional graphics, which serves him well as Tripster’s Associate Art Director. He has a special interest in illustration, which benefits him with a unique perspective and approach to design. Adam enjoys traveling to places that are rich in history. He particularly enjoys visiting art and war museums.

A native of the Philippines, Rosemarie moved to the stated in 2001 to pursue a career in tourism hospitality. A 12 year tenure in the hotel industry allowed her to hone her customer service, sales and marketing, yield management, and leadership skills. In November 2013, Rosemarie joined Tripster as the Central Florida Market Manager where she serves as a liaison between suppliers and customers with a focus on product acquisition (hotels, entertainment, tours, activities, and attractions) and account management.

Joan found her true calling in the tourism industry in 2008, and soon thereafter joined the Tripster team as representative for the Smoky Mountain region. When not in front of the computer or meeting with clients, Joan enjoys hiking the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and vacationing on the beaches of the Outer Banks, North Carolina.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, Lana is no stranger to travel. Lana moved to Branson in 2007 and fell in love with the landscape, people and climate. Her background in accounting has led her to numerous jobs in San Diego, back home in Canada and finally, here, to Tripster. When she is not crunching numbers, you can find Lana hiking, shooting portraits with her camera or performing in community theater productions.

Savannah was born in Wurzberg, Germany, then lived in several cities throughout the south before calling Myrtle Beach home. Since putting down roots in the Grand Strand, she has worked in various marketing positions. She joined Tripster in 2015, serving as Market Manager for the Carolinas. In her spare time, she enjoys running, spending time outdoors, kayaking, and going to the beach any chance she gets.

Born in Branson, Jacob loves calling the Ozarks home. In 2015, Jacob joined the team at Tripster as Market Analyst, focusing on product performance, market assessments, and private label development. In addition, he supports the market management team. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys the great outdoors of the Ozarks, a place he loves to call home. He loves exploring nature and some of his favorite places are within the National Parks. Jacob enjoys exploring the Ozark Mountains and canoeing with his dogs.

Brianna has been with Tripster since 2013, serving as assistant customer service manager. In this role, she provides polite and professional customer service. In addition, she believes that having a positive attitude is a key attribute to her successful career. She enjoys shopping, running and exercising, as well as spending time on the lake and with family and friends.

Carla has been a part of the Tripster customer service team since 2008. With almost 30 years in the customer service industry, she brings extensive experience to her role as fulfillment manager. Her hobbies include crochet, knitting and sewing. She loves to spend time with her dog Rusty and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Jamie has been a customer service representative with Tripster since 2010. While she has been with Tripster, Jamie has had the opportunity to learn about different destinations. In addition, she’s been able to work with people around the world, helping them plan the perfect vacation for their family.

Dawn came to Tripster in 2007, affording her the opportunity to assist people with vacation research, assistance with decision making and planning. Her people skills and attention to detail help her excel in her role as customer service representative. Dawn loves nature, music and meeting new people. In addition, she loves traveling and learning about the cultures of the world.

Born and raised in Branson, Evan loves the Ozarks but also enjoys traveling to destinations both domestic and abroad. Evan loves being active and spending time with his family. Some of his hobbies include reading, writing, lifting weights, running and hiking." Evan has been with Tripster since 2014, during which he has been able to expand his knowledge of the travel industry.

Heather joined Tripster in 2015, bringing several years of customer service experience to the team. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, hunting, canoeing, camping, exercising, dirt track races, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Barbie moved to Branson, Missouri 12 years ago, from Santa Maria, California. She misses living close to the beach, but loves living in the Ozarks, especially during the fall. She has over 10 years of customer service experience from a variety of retail shops and theaters around Branson. She absolutely loves to travel and help people make travel plans. When she is not working or traveling, she enjoys reading, writing, or being lazy with her roommates and dog Dexter.

For the past 10 years, Samantha has worked in many retail and office related jobs in Branson. She has a vast knowledge of the area, which contributes greatly to her customer service skills. Further, she’s gained a great deal of insight on all of Tripster’s destinations which makes her a helpful resource for customers. In her free time, she loves spending time with her daughter, Olivia, her friends and family, and her fur-babies.

Amber worked in the Branson hotel and theater industry for over 12 years before joining Tripster. She has been with the company for five years, during which she has provided great customer service to clients and would-be vacationers. In her spare time, Amber enjoys summer and being outdoors, soaking up the sun in her pool, rodeos, baseball, and concerts. She also loves being a mommy to her young son.

Erika moved to Branson, MO in 1999 where she graduated from Branson High School in 2000. She is an Associate Market Manager for Tripster, where her primary duties include assisting Market Managers with the onboarding process of ticketed products. Erika has worked in the tourism industry for 20 years, where she has grown professionally and found her niche. She enjoys the everyday variety that her jobs bring. In her free time, Erika currently goes to Columbia College in Springfield, MO where she is finishing up her degree in Marketing. She also enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and her three dachshunds and one cat.

Brad originates from Branson, MO, but has lived in many states before landing his home base in Colorado Springs in 2017. He has experience in many different fields, from retail management and sales, personal finance and credit advice to customer service. Brad is the most recent addition to the Tripster team as a Market Manager for the Mountain/West region. His downtime is spent doing outdoor activities like hiking and running. Most of which are with his wife Kelsi and his labradoodle Brookie.

Luke has lived in the Ozarks his entire life and loves the nature of the area. He worked as a freelance mason and carpenter for two years before starting in the field of customer service in 2015. While away from work, he is usually writing and producing music or helping to create video productions for the marketing of local businesses.

Born and raised in Branson, Zach has worked in the local customer service fields for several years. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with is gorgeous other half, Kelsey, as well as working with Unity and hanging with friends. His passions include computer science and game development as well as physical and mental fitness.