Hanna Lester in Boulder, CO
Hanna Lester in Florence, Italy
Hanna Lester in Glacier National Park

Hanna Lester

Account Manager

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Hanna Lester

Account Manager

Hanna Lester in Boulder, CO
Hanna Lester in Florence, Italy
Hanna Lester in Glacier National Park

Hanna is an account manager who uses her skills to keep projects and client requests running smoothly. After graduating from Ole Miss, she moved out West and found a new passion for working in the travel and tourism industry. In her free time, you can catch her reading a good book, painting or exploring the outdoors of Colorado.

Chris Fjelde
Chris Fjelde
Chris Fjelde with a black and white ruffed lemur

Chris Fjelde

Senior Graphic Designer

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Chris Fjelde

Senior Graphic Designer

Chris Fjelde
Chris Fjelde
Chris Fjelde with a black and white ruffed lemur
"Our greatest strength as a company is how we all work together and support one another. I don't feel like I'm on an island fending for myself — we truly work as a team to help each other through tight deadlines and heavy workloads. "

Chris is a designer whose work spans multiple clients and teams. He creates for print, web, html5 and logos, among many other things. When he's not head-down focused on design, you'll find him with his pug Mabel, in the kitchen, playing his bass or out frolicking in nature.

Favorite Travel Memory

I was in Norway for a celebration of my grandfather — his sculpture of Lincoln in Oslo stands as the only one by an artist other than Gustav Vigeland in Frogner Park. My best memory was a midnight row across one of the widest points of the widest fjord in Norway, the Geirangerfjord. Sunlight bathed the mountain peaks as we tried to outrace a gigantic oil tanker. We lived.

Najauna White in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Najauna White looks out over a balcony in Barcelona, Spain

Najauna White

Vice President

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Najauna White

Vice President

Najauna White in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Najauna White looks out over a balcony in Barcelona, Spain
"My favorite thing at Miles has been learning about our team members' character outside of their work. When I hear someone light up talking about their passions, traveling, family and friends, it brings me joy to get to know who they are. "

Najauna plays a central role at Miles, developing targeted, experiential marketing strategies that resonate with the right audiences for significant impact. She leads initiatives focused on learning and development, strategic partnerships and community engagement, cultivating a welcoming and collaborative internal culture. This approach enables her team to deeply understand our clients’ needs, enhancing our ability to craft compelling storytelling and achieve their goals. Outside of work, Najauna enjoys dancing and laughing in her kitchen, pretending to host a cooking show for her husband, kids and dog. #ApplausePlease

Favorite Travel Memory

On the walk to try paella for the first time in Barcelona, we experienced a music light show, a food-truck festival, and a street art and dance show. I was so immersed in the happenings that I stopped to dance, drink, take tons of photos and ALMOST forgot how hungry I was. The first bite of paella and the restaurant's hospitality made every bit of the trek worth it.

Enriqueta Balandra in San Francisco, CA with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background
Enriqueta Balandra in Washington, D.C. with the Capitol building in the background
Enriqueta Balandra in Orlando, FL
Enriqueta Balandra in Greenville, SC

Enriqueta Balandra

Project Manager

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Enriqueta Balandra

Project Manager

Enriqueta Balandra in San Francisco, CA with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background
Enriqueta Balandra in Washington, D.C. with the Capitol building in the background
Enriqueta Balandra in Orlando, FL
Enriqueta Balandra in Greenville, SC
"My favorite thing about Miles is my team of incredibly talented, kind and dedicated people. "

Enriqueta is a dedicated project manager who works on a variety of projects from visitor guides to websites. In her free time, you can find her crafting, watching movies or playing with her dalmatian Ollie.

Favorite Travel Memory

Having my first white Christmas in Knoxville in 2020: I made snow angels, threw snowballs, ate white snow and sledded down a hill!

Andy Roberts sitting at a table at a sidewalk cafe
Andy Roberts and partner with two daughters on a boat with bright blue-green water and tall buildings behind them
Andy Roberts seated in front of a brick wall with a mural painted on it
Andy Roberts on a balcony pursing his lips; the background shows a marina and the ocean in the distance

Andy Roberts

Director, Destination Partner Development

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Andy Roberts

Director, Destination Partner Development

Andy Roberts sitting at a table at a sidewalk cafe
Andy Roberts and partner with two daughters on a boat with bright blue-green water and tall buildings behind them
Andy Roberts seated in front of a brick wall with a mural painted on it
Andy Roberts on a balcony pursing his lips; the background shows a marina and the ocean in the distance
"Miles is full of real people that are genuine to each other, our clients, and industry colleagues and partners."

Andy is part of the destination partnership development team and helps client partners in Savannah, St. Pete/Clearwater, Sarasota, Naples and Miami with success. He loves his wife, his kids, the beach, sports and funny stuff.

Melissa Bowman in front of a large wooden troll sculpture in Breckenridge, CO
Melissa Bowman at the race track in Louisville, KY
Melissa Bowman in Orange Beach, AL
Melissa Bowman in Pikes Peak, CO

Melissa Bowman

Senior Media Planner

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Melissa Bowman

Senior Media Planner

Melissa Bowman in front of a large wooden troll sculpture in Breckenridge, CO
Melissa Bowman at the race track in Louisville, KY
Melissa Bowman in Orange Beach, AL
Melissa Bowman in Pikes Peak, CO
"The Miles team is full of innovative, strategic and passionate collaborators who challenge each other every single day on every single assignment. "

A native Kentuckian serving as the senior media planner for our Kentucky client, Melissa uses research, promotional skills, strong negotiation tactics and industry connections to deliver successful media campaigns. When looking to travel, you will likely find Melissa putting her planning skills to work creating itineraries for her husband, daughter and French bulldog, Bea.

Favorite Travel Memory

I could pick a favorite memory from every single trip I have ever taken. To me, travel fills my soul with memories and personal connections created from new surroundings, unique adventures and incredible experiences.

Megan Bookhammer
Megan Bookhammer alongside knights' suits of armor in Toledo, Spain
Megan Bookhammer at Universal Studios, Florida

Megan Bookhammer

Art Director

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Megan Bookhammer

Art Director

Megan Bookhammer
Megan Bookhammer alongside knights' suits of armor in Toledo, Spain
Megan Bookhammer at Universal Studios, Florida
"Miles' greatest strength lies in their unmatched passion and exceptional teamwork!"

An accomplished art director, Megan works closely with the Brand USA team, skillfully managing the Global Inspiration Program's print materials. Outside of work, Megan has a keen eye for finding beauty in everyday life, pursuing hobbies like photography, drawing and DIY house projects. She also shares her heart with her husband and their dogs, Bella, Tucker, and Miley.

Favorite Travel Memory

I had an unforgettable 10-day journey through Spain with my family. From the ancient city of Toledo to the fine art in Madrid and the breathtaking beauty of Granada's Alhambra, every moment was a captivating adventure. Exploring the vibrant culture, savoring delicious paella and sharing laughter with my loved ones made this escapade truly magical.

Carly Stedman Norosky in front of a historic Spanish-style gate in Costa Rica
Carly Stedman Norosky at a table in Costa Rica
Carly Stedman Norosky sits at the base of a large sculpture in Costa Rica
Carly Stedman Norosky in front of a mural in Venice, CA

Carly Stedman Norosky

Director, Destination Partner Development

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Carly Stedman Norosky

Director, Destination Partner Development

Carly Stedman Norosky in front of a historic Spanish-style gate in Costa Rica
Carly Stedman Norosky at a table in Costa Rica
Carly Stedman Norosky sits at the base of a large sculpture in Costa Rica
Carly Stedman Norosky in front of a mural in Venice, CA
"Our strength as a company is our family of creative, tourism-marketing wizards who inspire the magic of travel through authentic collaborations with our destination partners."

As a former CVB marketing director with nearly 30 years in the tourism industry (including work at Yellowstone National Park and a cruise ship), Carly’s passion for travel marketing has inspired successful campaigns for Miles' partners for more than 15 years. In between travels, Carly can be found exploring her home in the New River Gorge of West Virginia.

Favorite Travel Memory

I took a train to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe — Europe's highest railway station, which is located at 11,333 feet in the Swiss Alps. The panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains and glaciers was breathtaking!

David Derr with a llama in Iowa
David Derr at a Minnesota Twins game

David Derr

Director of Development Operations

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David Derr

Director of Development Operations

David Derr with a llama in Iowa
David Derr at a Minnesota Twins game

David is responsible for the systems and process used to create and host our digital products. When not deep in the digital realm, he spends time with his wife and two kids (whenever they are home from college!). He combines baseball and travel as much as possible — if he's in your city and there is baseball game happening, you'll definitely find him at the park!

Favorite Travel Memory

Walking through EPCOT at closing time — an almost empty park with just our family but still all lit up for Christmas. Magical!

Ashlyn Johnson in Chicago in winter
Ashlyn Johnson ziplining in Costa Rica
Ashlyn Johnson on a rocky shoreline in Costa Rica
Ashlyn Johnson in front of a rock wall with fields, a lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance

Ashlyn Johnson

Account Manager

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Ashlyn Johnson

Account Manager

Ashlyn Johnson in Chicago in winter
Ashlyn Johnson ziplining in Costa Rica
Ashlyn Johnson on a rocky shoreline in Costa Rica
Ashlyn Johnson in front of a rock wall with fields, a lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance
"The people at Miles are collaborative, innovative and passionate. "

Ashlyn is part of our VISIT FLORIDA team. As a Jacksonville native, she loves to travel anywhere there is a beach. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, trying new restaurants or exploring the outdoors in south Georgia where she currently lives.