Teaming Up for Success

Michael works as a content manager on the hospitality team. When he's not capturing magic with words, you might find him searching San Diego for new coffee shops. Once he's caffeinated, Michael enjoys building his music collection, heading to the beach, watching reality TV and writing for his blog.

Favorite Travel Memory

I love a relaxing vacation, but meeting a dolphin in the Bahamas is definitely a standout moment.

PJ helps lead creative across clients at Miles Partnership and is a director and director of photography, shooting commercials and content for our clients. PJ lives in the mountains of Colorado outside of Denver with his wife and two boys, Oliver and Callen.

Favorite Travel Memory

Shooting documentaries across the world for Richard Branson and Vice President Al Gore — seeing parts of the world and meeting people that wouldn't have otherwise been possible.

Donna is a native of sunny Florida who channels her passion for design into vibrant creations influenced by her travels. With a keen eye for detail, she crafts unique visuals while finding joy in moments spent listening to music, reading, or playing with her beloved cat Maisie.

Favorite Travel Memory

Hiking on a glacier in Iceland, or spending a month exploring Colorado with my best friend!

Jackie is an account director with 15-plus years of ad-agency and client-side experience who is passionate about serving Miles' clients. Off the clock, she’s busy collecting passport stamps (20 countries and counting!), nose deep in a book, hiking peaks, setting up camp or on a relentless quest for the best ramen.

Favorite Travel Memory

Hiking to an active Icelandic volcano stands out as a top travel memory. Being there with about 100 or so people and sharing the collective experience during every eruption was something I'll never forget.

Leading all things content for Brand USA programs, Liz loves to explore too. You might find her in the Willamette Valley, Brooklyn or Puerto Rico. The Florida State grad’s passions include reading novels and poetry, listening to music, cooking, sipping craft beer and spending time with her partner, baby daughter and French bulldog.

Favorite Travel Memory

Ziplining in the rain in a rainforest in Costa Rica, then stopping afterward at the local watering hole for extra-refreshing beers.

As the director of marketing and operations for the hospitality division, Nancy utilizes data, research and collaboration to develop and implement owned and paid strategies and plans that drive results. When she is not diving into analytics and spreadsheets, she can be found enjoying the best of Colorado — live music, great outdoors, craft beer and making memories with friends and family.

Favorite Travel Memory

Traveling to Italy with 40 of my closest friends!

Born with the gift of gab, Makayla loves writing content that inspires the vacation state of mind. Leaning on her experiences as a traveler, she works with brands like Margaritaville, Hilton and Hawks Cay Resort to attract potential customers. If she's not working from her home in Denver, you'll likely find her trekking up a mountain or shredding the slopes.

Favorite Travel Memory

Traveling through Europe for five months.

Having grown up all over the world as the child of a resort general manager, Ursula has been in hospitality her entire life, including 30 years in resort marketing before starting the hospitality division at Miles. She was recently named to the HSMAI Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing.

Favorite Travel Memory

Seeing the world by living in and traveling to more than 60 countries while learning and experiencing a variety of cultures through the people I met and lived near.

As Miles' in-house attorney, Roxanne oversees all things legal across the Miles family of companies. When she’s not wading through contracts or deciphering regulations, you can find her outdoors, playing sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends on the water.

Favorite Travel Memory

Taking my parents on a trip of a lifetime to New Zealand with a brief stopover in Tahiti. My parents made travel a priority growing up and always encouraged my sister and me to explore the world. Spending that time together, seeing new places as a family, was a gift for all of us.

Rachel brings a passion for intentional and strategic creative, believing "why" is more important than "how." When she's not dreaming up campaigns or perfecting the visual identity for our clients’ brands, you might find her dabbling in interior design, cooking, pottery or film photography—or simply hanging out at home in Orlando with her husband and cats.

Favorite Travel Memory

My favorite travel memory is flying over the Grand Canyon with my husband as the pilot (I sobbed, it was breathtaking!) A very close second is skydiving over the Swiss Alps!

Kristin Carlson was with Tahiti Tourisme North American for nearly 13 years and continues representing The Islands of Tahiti in her new role at Miles Partnership. Kristin draws on her decades of experience in marketing, advertising and strategic partnership building to cultivate relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. While Southern California is her home base, travel remains a passion, as does time with friends/family, cooking and staying active.

Favorite Travel Memory

I traveled to Tahiti to celebrate my 50th birthday with a group of family and friends. We booked a day of snorkeling with rays and sharks, and enjoyed a gourmet local lunch on a private motu. 

Scott is a web developer who brings the web to life through a wide range of front-end technologies and accessibility in mind. When he is not at the computer, he is out hiking and exploring. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two kids.

As the program manager on the Brand USA team, Miranda works to scale and streamline processes. When she isn't online, she’s probably snowboarding, traveling for a concert or hanging out with her dogs, Stevie and Charlotte. She is also an enamel-pin collector and always open to a trade.

Favorite Travel Memory

Finally getting that big pretzel at Oktoberfest!

Bryan is an Account Manager on the hospitality team based in Denver. He’s focused on connecting client strategy with strong internal execution. Outside of work, he enjoys grilling, hosting, lifting, reading high fantasy, collecting sneakers and spending time with his wife, Erin, and their Bernedoodle, Joey.

Favorite Travel Memory

Three months into dating, I surprised my (now) wife Erin with a red-eye to red-eye NYC trip at Christmas. Less than 12 hours on the ground, but we did everything: bagels, coffee, Grand Central, the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and the 9/11 Memorial. It was chaotic, unforgettable and probably set the tone for how we do life now.

A member of the email marketing team, Holly uses her passion for learning and creativity to help craft thoughtful and engaging emails. Holly is based out of Denver, and you can usually find her riding her bike, reading or walking her dog, Bella, with her husband. 

Favorite Travel Memory

While in Ireland, Garth Brooks came to play five nights in Dublin and everyone asked if we were there to see him. We weren't, but every pub was playing country music and selling Irish tricolor cowboy hats; it felt like we were back home. 

Lauren works on some of our largest DMO and hospitality accounts to traffic, optimize and report on each campaign from start to finish. When she's not digging into reporting and trafficking campaigns, you can find her behind the lens of her camera or spending time with her husband and son.

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.

Chelsea is a member of the ad operations team who oversees a diverse client portfolio. Beyond campaign management, she's an avid baker, a Ted Lasso enthusiast, and enjoys beachside reading. In her free time, she's either chasing passport stamps, attending sporting events or on the hunt for the perfect cup of joe.

A journalist by trade, Steven traded the newsroom for a much more enjoyable assignment as a food writer and travel editor. (Yeah, he gets paid to eat.) As a senior content director, Steven now cooks up effective, innovative and integrated content strategies for a host of destination clients, including Puerto Rico, Louisiana, New Orleans and Fairfax County, Virginia.

Favorite Travel Memory

There are so many! But gathering for a multi-country family reunion at a five-star farm-restaurant high atop the mountains in Slovenia is way up there. The food. The views. The connections. The memories. Priceless!

Tenzin is part of our Colorado content team as a content coordinator. When she's not ferociously typing away on written content, you can find her making a mess in the kitchen trying out new recipes or reading a good romance book, with her YouTube fireplace playing in the background.

Favorite Travel Memory

Out of the few countries I’ve traveled to so far, Ireland has stolen my heart as my number one travel memory. Everything about it was amazing – the lively culture, hearty meals, friendly community and stunning views. It holds so much history, and I will never forget how it made me feel.

C.A. is the vice president of AI and is based in New Zealand. He has been with Miles for over 20 years and has experience in just about every facet of digital destination marketing. A former expert motorcycle road racer, C.A. began riding motorcycles with his family at age 8. He’s owned dozens of motorcycles of every kind and attended training in nearly every type of motorcycle discipline.

In 2025, C.A. was named one of HSMAI's Top 25 Extraordinary Minds, a recognition that reflects his leadership in helping destinations and hospitality organizations navigate the practical implications of AI.

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.

Based in Baton Rouge, Vito applies his 25-plus years of marketing, advertising and account management experience to foster success among his clients. A fan of LSU and the Saints, he knows tailgating and shares his fall football weekends with his wife and two sons.

Favorite Travel Memory

Seeing the New Orleans Saints play in London! Although we lost, it was still an awesome experience.

Combining a creative and data-driven approach to our hospitality clients’ marketing needs, Camron's award-winning work on behalf of clients, including Hawks Cay and Hilton Sandestin, has resulted in significant revenue and performance gains. Camron is an avid foxhunter and lives on a horse farm with her husband, dogs, cats, chickens and horses.

Favorite Travel Memory

We drove the Ring of Kerry on St. Patrick’s Day and had the road to ourselves since tours were closed for the holiday. We were delighted to find authentic local festivals in the small towns along the route. The locals were so kind and welcoming, and the land is gorgeous!

Henry is part of the Odyssey Studios team, where he leads partnerships, connecting destinations and brands with the studio's original series. In Henry's spare time, you can find him exploring new places by land or by sea with wife and two pups.

Favorite Travel Memory

Easily the opportunity to drive up and down and across the state of Wyoming to host seminars and help promote those destinations with organic digital marketing.

Kayla combines creative and strategic thinking to build thoughtful, effective media campaigns. When she’s not working on the next strategy, you’ll usually find her traveling or planning her next trip. She’s drawn to culture, nature, incredible food, vibrant cities and new adventures. Each experience continues to shape her perspective and fuels a genuine passion for helping others discover the world.

Favorite Travel Memory

My trip to New Zealand is one of my favorite travel memories. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, with experiences like bungee swinging, zorbing, ATV rides, paragliding, walking along the top of a skyscraper, wine tours and time to unwind at spas.

Mitch has been a developer at Miles since 2008, coding and executing responsive emails in HTML/CSS for destination and hospitality clients. When Mitch isn’t building emails, he is spending time with his family.

Favorite Travel Memory

My favorite travel memory was being a nomad in New Zealand for almost 2 months.

Jamie is a results-driven, Chicago-born metalhead turned Minneapolis transplant. She guides complex digital projects with a fusion of creativity, technical prowess and strategic insight. Outside launching disruptive products, she finds solace in novel rereads and considers documentaries, happy hours and crocheting her essential self-care routine.

Favorite Travel Memory

Getting booted off a Southwest flight for a "hilarious" middle-seat-saving plan. Bachelorette bash turned into a middle-seat fiasco, all thanks to my loud friend faking a cold. I even thought we were getting an upgrade. Lesson learned: no upgrades on Southwest!