Meet Miles

Teaming Up for Success

Carla Vaca Pinacho jumps with hands raised in Michigan
Courtney Miranda pulls a suitcase behind her in Granada, Spain
Miranda Maisto in Zion National Park, UT
Luke Neumann on a beach
Steve Vaughn in Hawaii wearing a lei with a pineapple beverage in front of him
Jeff Coopes running in Ireland
Adis Handanovic on a sidewalk alongside a Venice canal
Ileana Frascone in Rome
Ben Walton shows off a snook he caught in Florida
Andrew Cantrell in ski gear in the snow
Enriqueta Balandra in Washington, D.C. with the Capitol building in the background
George Mora in Horseshoe Bend, AZ
A portrait of Destiny Oliver sitting on a sofa
Najauna White in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Lauren Fox in front of Cloud Gate in Chicago

At Miles, we are united by more than our love of travel: Our worldwide team of experts helps destinations and resorts navigate today's complex marketing landscape. Together, we embrace innovation, creativity and doing things differently to deliver unparalleled results.

 
 

Our Team

Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX
Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX
Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX
Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX

Jairo Flores

Advertising & Data Manager

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Jairo Flores

Advertising & Data Manager

Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX
Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX
Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX
Jairo Flores in San Antonio, TX
"Miles has a great teamwork environment where everyone is open to help one another and cover for each other when needed. "

I work as an ADM in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky markets. I help advertisers promote their destinations via digital and print advertising options. I enjoy learning about new destinations and the ADM role has opened my eyes to new places. Besides traveling, I enjoy watching sports and drinking coffee.

Favorite Travel Memory

My wife and I went to San Diego recently and were able to enjoy the beach and visit all of the historical places.

Erin Marvin in Italy
Erin Marvin in Morocco
Erin Marvin at Uluru, Australia
Erin Marvin in Apalachicola, FL
Erin Marvin in Morocco

Erin Marvin

Director of Communications

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Erin Marvin

Director of Communications

Erin Marvin in Italy
Erin Marvin in Morocco
Erin Marvin at Uluru, Australia
Erin Marvin in Apalachicola, FL
Erin Marvin in Morocco
"We've got the best team in the industry, hands down. My colleagues are hardworking, smart, creative, funny (sometimes sarcastic) and always up for a new challenge."

With 20-plus years of content marketing experience and 30-plus countries visited (so far), Erin heads up our corporate communications and helps steward the Miles brand across channels. Together with our marketing and communications team, she works to positively influence and increase our key stakeholders’ awareness of the company.

Favorite Travel Memory

I have a new favorite travel memory with every trip! One recent memorable experience was glamping overnight in the Sahara desert and then waking up to a sunrise camel ride into the dunes.

Dianne with fish

Dianne Gates

CFO

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Dianne Gates

CFO

Dianne with fish
"Our greatest strength at Miles is our ability to pivot — whether to address a need in the industry or address a need the client has, we are focused on what is needed and what is next."

As CFO, Dianne is all things financial and focused on growth and scaling the organization. When she is not working, she can be found training for a marathon or on a sailboat with her husband.

Favorite Travel Memory

Going to Vancouver, Canada, (my favorite place) with my siblings, our kids and my parents to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. My parents were both up there in years, so we rented them motorized scooters. My father, a former fighter pilot, was doing donuts on his scooter in the parking lot.

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.

Miranda Maisto in Zion National Park, UT
Miranda Maisto in Dusseldorf, Germany
Miranda Maisto with dirt bikes on Utah

Miranda Maisto

Partner Programs Operations Manager

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Miranda Maisto

Partner Programs Operations Manager

Miranda Maisto in Zion National Park, UT
Miranda Maisto in Dusseldorf, Germany
Miranda Maisto with dirt bikes on Utah
"Miles' greatest strength is the passion all team members exude both through their work and in their personal lives."

The partner-programs operations 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!

Scott Smith at Yosemite National Park
Scott Smith at Yosemite National Park

Scott Smith

Web Developer

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Scott Smith

Web Developer

Scott Smith at Yosemite National Park
Scott Smith at Yosemite National Park

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.

Lizette Burciaga at Macchu Picchu, Japan
Lizette Burciaga in Kyoto, Japan
Lizette Burciaga holding a young goat outside Salt Lake City, UT

Lizette Burciaga

Studio Admin

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Lizette Burciaga

Studio Admin

Lizette Burciaga at Macchu Picchu, Japan
Lizette Burciaga in Kyoto, Japan
Lizette Burciaga holding a young goat outside Salt Lake City, UT
"If I could describe the people at Miles in three words, I would choose passionate, caring and fun."

Lizette handles much of the onboarding, system troubleshooting and marketing for Odyssey Studios. When she's not powering away at a spreadsheet, she's finding new places in Dallas to beat the heat and attempting to take her cat on a hike.

Favorite Travel Memory

There are so many travel memories that I indulge in frequently, but by far my favorite to date has been exploring the depths of Japan and finding myself in the challenges faced with true culture shock.

Courtney Miranda hiking in Montana
Courtney Miranda fishing in San Francisco
Courtney Miranda pulls a suitcase behind her in Granada, Spain
Courtney Miranda skiing in Montana

Courtney Miranda

Content Manager

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Courtney Miranda

Content Manager

Courtney Miranda hiking in Montana
Courtney Miranda fishing in San Francisco
Courtney Miranda pulls a suitcase behind her in Granada, Spain
Courtney Miranda skiing in Montana
"Being surrounded by insightful, generous and wicked-smart colleagues empowers me to challenge my thinking and strive for excellence."

As a content manager in the hospitality division, Courtney's mind is always whirring with catch phrases, social captions and SEO keywords. If you can't find her, she's likely adding to her vocabulary with her nose in a book, chasing a ball around a soccer field or embarking on a high-altitude adventure in the Montana mountains.

Jaime Kreikemeier fishing on the Platte River in Casper, Wyoming
Jaime Kreikemeier in Cinque Terre, Italy
Jaime Kreikemeier in Fort Collins, CO
Jaime Kreikemeier in Marathon, FL
Jaime Kreikemeier in Pisa, Italy

Jaime Kreikemeier

Ad Operations Director

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Jaime Kreikemeier

Ad Operations Director

Jaime Kreikemeier fishing on the Platte River in Casper, Wyoming
Jaime Kreikemeier in Cinque Terre, Italy
Jaime Kreikemeier in Fort Collins, CO
Jaime Kreikemeier in Marathon, FL
Jaime Kreikemeier in Pisa, Italy
"Miles has the best “product” that exists — we love promoting travel and tourism! Our team is highly dedicated and supportive of one another. "

Jaime leads the ad operations team, which handles clients’ digital-campaign tracking, making it possible to provide insights and strategic direction for future campaigns. When she is not trafficking VISIT FLORIDA campaigns or perfecting ad-ops processes, you might find her outside with her Samoyed Jovie or fishing and kayaking down in the Florida Keys.

Favorite Travel Memory

I went to Italy in 2014 with my mom and grandma (three generations!) We explored Milan, Venice, Florence, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Pisa and Cinque Terre. The coast is beautiful, and we also loved getting lost in Venice and stumbling upon places we would have never seen otherwise.

Christi Womack Villalobos at Denali National Park
Christi Womack Villalobos at a USF Bulls baseball game

Christi Womack Villalobos

Content Manager

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Christi Womack Villalobos

Content Manager

Christi Womack Villalobos at Denali National Park
Christi Womack Villalobos at a USF Bulls baseball game
"My co-workers at Miles Partnership are creative, curious and passionate about travel."

As a content manager for print and digital initiatives, Christi plans, writes and edits pieces to inspire people to visit the U.S., piquing the former journalist’s interest in exploring new places. Away from work, the Rotary Club member enthusiastically supports the South Florida Bulls.

Debbie Johnson in front of a wooded stream in Wyoming
Debbie Johnson in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Debbie Johnson on horseback in Cave Creek, AZ
Debbie Johnson on an Adirondack chair in coastal Maine

Debbie Johnson

Sr Vice President - Client Services

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Debbie Johnson

Sr Vice President - Client Services

Debbie Johnson in front of a wooded stream in Wyoming
Debbie Johnson in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Debbie Johnson on horseback in Cave Creek, AZ
Debbie Johnson on an Adirondack chair in coastal Maine
"The amazing depth of knowledge and experience, and sincere commitment to our clients, is Miles' true strength."

Debbie works with our client services team supporting DMOs and their teams across the country. She's the mom to three adult children and loves hiking, music, watching football and, of course, traveling.

Favorite Travel Memory

My favorite, outside of those with my family, would be in Brussels one December during their holiday markets. I spent every night in the square for hours just listening to music and watching the lights and people — it was magical!

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