Melissa Conley
Melissa Conley in front of Cloud Gate in Chicago
Melissa Conley in Pikes Peak, CO
Melissa Conley on a ferry in New York

Melissa Conley

Content Manager

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Melissa Conley

Content Manager

Melissa Conley
Melissa Conley in front of Cloud Gate in Chicago
Melissa Conley in Pikes Peak, CO
Melissa Conley on a ferry in New York
"If I could describe the people at Miles in three words, I would choose,"collaborative", "creative" and "committed"."

Melissa is a content manager working with multiple clients to create content that highlights the very best of the destination. After hours, she can be found spending time with her partner and three — yes, three! — dogs, exploring the great outdoors.

Favorite Travel Memory

It's hard to pick favorites, but I'll never forget visiting Chicago for the first time. I'd been in big cities, but Chicago just hit different. We were visiting over the New Year and it was snowing as the clock struck midnight, which made for a very magical trip.

Mitch Knothe kayaking at Shoshone Falls, ID
Mitch Knothe at Yosemite National Park
Mitch Knothe and family in Maui, Hawai'i
Mitch Knothe ziplining at Heise Hot Springs in Idaho
Mitch Knothe wearing ski gear next to the gondola at Jackson Hole, WY

Mitch Knothe

Regional Director - Global Marketing

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Mitch Knothe

Regional Director - Global Marketing

Mitch Knothe kayaking at Shoshone Falls, ID
Mitch Knothe at Yosemite National Park
Mitch Knothe and family in Maui, Hawai'i
Mitch Knothe ziplining at Heise Hot Springs in Idaho
Mitch Knothe wearing ski gear next to the gondola at Jackson Hole, WY
"What I love about Miles is the positive collaborative attitude of the entire company. Travel is supposed to be fun and adventurous and our team is passionate in helping our partners express that excitement."

Mitch is part of both the Brand USA and Wyoming teams and thrives on helping his partners inspire visitors to explore these fantastic destinations. He enjoys anything outdoors — he was a raft guide in Arizona, a ski bum in Oregon and worked in Denali National Park before going to the DMO world.

Favorite Travel Memory

Anything with my family, National Parks, ballparks or active outdoor trips definitely rise to the top. The awesome thing about travel is the next trip just adds to the story.

Marissa Valentine
Marissa Valentine at the beach in San Diego, CA

Marissa Valentine

Director, Products & Platforms Odyssey

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Marissa Valentine

Director, Products & Platforms Odyssey

Marissa Valentine
Marissa Valentine at the beach in San Diego, CA

Marissa is part of the Odyssey Studios team and is a results-driven growth expert with 13-plus years of experience in diverse sectors. When she's not bringing big ideas to life, she is laughing and playing with her two sons.

Meghan Alden seated on a pile of driftwood on Jekyll Island, GA
Meghan Alden in Siesta Key, FL
Meghan Alden drives the tiller on a dinghy in the Bahamas
Meghan Alden sits outside at a cafe with wine in Italy

Meghan Alden

Director, Software Development & Email Marketing

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Meghan Alden

Director, Software Development & Email Marketing

Meghan Alden seated on a pile of driftwood on Jekyll Island, GA
Meghan Alden in Siesta Key, FL
Meghan Alden drives the tiller on a dinghy in the Bahamas
Meghan Alden sits outside at a cafe with wine in Italy
"Our greatest strength is our thriving community that fuels growth, values creativity and inspires excellence. "

Meghan has spent more than half her life with Miles (she must have started when she was 12!), working on the creative side and then diving into database application and integration. She leads our software-development programs, is tech liaison for the Tourism Exchange USA team, and facilitates our email-marketing programs. Offline, Meghan enjoys anything island-y and relaxing.

Favorite Travel Memory

Too many to choose from, but a particular childhood favorite is my family (mom, dad, sister and me) from Cleveland randomly bumping into my aunt, uncle and cousins from Connecticut in Kitty Hawk, NC. We got to see the sights and spend some quality cousin time!

Kim Hanrahan in Rocky Mountain National Park
Kim Hanrahan in Blue Lake, CO
Kim Hanrahan with a group of backpackers next to a lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Kim Hanrahan

Kim Hanrahan

Creative Director

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Kim Hanrahan

Creative Director

Kim Hanrahan in Rocky Mountain National Park
Kim Hanrahan in Blue Lake, CO
Kim Hanrahan with a group of backpackers next to a lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Kim Hanrahan
"We are the most enthusiastic problem-solvers you'll ever meet! Combine that with our passion for travel and loving what we do makes Miles stand out in this industry."

Kim is a creative director with 25-plus years of experience. She is known for both her conceptual storytelling, exceeding client requests and leading creative teams to deliver award-winning results. She is a boy mom of three, wife and huge outdoor enthusiast.

Favorite Travel Memory

Oh so many! Sea-kayaking the Kenai Fjords of Alaska, hiking the Atlas Mountains in Morocco or Mount Assiniboine in British Columbia. But hands down: traveling to Kazakhstan and Guatemala to adopt our sons.

Jonathan Joyner in Iceland
Jonathan Joyner in the Dominican Republic
Jonathan Joyner in Denver
Jonathan Joyner in Pisa, Italy

Jonathan Joyner

Digital Analyst

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Jonathan Joyner

Digital Analyst

Jonathan Joyner in Iceland
Jonathan Joyner in the Dominican Republic
Jonathan Joyner in Denver
Jonathan Joyner in Pisa, Italy
"My favorite thing about Miles is the dedication to travel and the passion for travel throughout the team."

Jonathan is part of the strategy and insights team and specializes in website analytics. When he's not setting up data pipelines, you will likely find him enjoying the outdoors by a hiking trail or paddleboarding.

Favorite Travel Memory

My favorite travel memory is visiting Barcelona with my wife. Our highlights were visiting La Sagrada Familia and watching the show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

Angie Austin peeking our from behind a sign in Dutch that says "oversteken"
close-up portrait of a Angie Austin in front of the London eye

Angie Austin

Regional Director - Global Marketing

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Angie Austin

Regional Director - Global Marketing

Angie Austin peeking our from behind a sign in Dutch that says "oversteken"
close-up portrait of a Angie Austin in front of the London eye
"I feel so fortunate to work within a company culture that is constantly innovating and goal oriented."

As part of the Brand USA team, Angie thrives on strategizing and creating engaging international marketing plans for partners in the Southeast region. When she’s not traveling, she’s outside gardening, working on a home-improvement project, hiking in the Pacific Northwest or enjoying live music. She cohabitates with her two lovely cats, Barry and Nelly, outside of Seattle.

Favorite Travel Memory

In the Dutch countryside, we visited a dairy farm famous for its Gouda. We met the farmer, cows and the cheesemakers, who demonstrated the process from fresh milk to the final product. We also toured iconic windmills. Going inside a working windmill, it was super interesting to observe the mechanics, living quarters, and how they control the flooding and waterways.

Melissa Bartalos
Melissa Bartalos in Budapest, Hungary
Melissa Bartalos in Zurich, Italy

Melissa Bartalos

Content Strategist

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Melissa Bartalos

Content Strategist

Melissa Bartalos
Melissa Bartalos in Budapest, Hungary
Melissa Bartalos in Zurich, Italy
"Bright, creative and passionate are words I would use to describe the people at Miles."

Mel creates high-performing web-content strategies and award-winning, brand-building creative work for interactive campaigns. She has a passion for inclusive content and sustainability. When she’s not crafting or optimizing content, she’s taking care of rescue rabbits, enjoying nature or exploring new places.

Favorite Travel Memory

Watching animals gather around a watering hole while on safari in Botswana.

Jeremy Hotz in Moab, UT
Jeremy Hotz in Big Thompson Canyon, CO
Jeremy Hotz in Boston, MA
Jeremy Hotz in Nederland, CO

Jeremy Hotz

Digital Product Manager

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Jeremy Hotz

Digital Product Manager

Jeremy Hotz in Moab, UT
Jeremy Hotz in Big Thompson Canyon, CO
Jeremy Hotz in Boston, MA
Jeremy Hotz in Nederland, CO
"Three words I'd use to describe Miles are kind, committed and passionate."

Meet Jeremy, a dynamic force within our web development team. Beyond the confines of lines of code and the creation of cutting-edge features, Jeremy's spirit thrives amid the majesty of the Rocky Mountains. Whether he's writing new music, embarking on thrilling adventures or immersing himself in a book, Jeremy's journey is an eclectic symphony of passion and discovery.

Favorite Travel Memory

My favorite travel memory is seeing the Boston skyline, with my brother, for the first time.

Elena Prostova among historical ruins in Sicily
Elena Prostova looks into a doorway at Hegra near AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Elena Prostova at London's Tower Bridge
Elena Prostova at Canyonlands National Park, UT
Elena Prostova in the black volcanic terrain of Sicily

Elena Prostova

Vice President

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Elena Prostova

Vice President

Elena Prostova among historical ruins in Sicily
Elena Prostova looks into a doorway at Hegra near AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Elena Prostova at London's Tower Bridge
Elena Prostova at Canyonlands National Park, UT
Elena Prostova in the black volcanic terrain of Sicily
"My favorite part about working at Miles is being surrounded by people who share passion for travel and commitment to company culture and values."

Elena’s diverse background in art, design and product development makes her a driving force on the new business team. Her creative ability to adapt to emerging consumer trends is an important part of Miles’ success, and her love of family and travel is key to her personal success.

Favorite Travel Memory

Experiencing the stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and great outdoor adventures during a family roadtrip to Yellowstone, Canyonlands, Moab and Zion, where we were able to disconnect from the rest of the world and feel truly alive.