GORDON - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Administrative Staff Member
• Independent Agent
• Independent Contractor

Debbie Vesole joined The Gordon Group as an Independent Contractor in 2004. She's been cruising for a long time and is yet to find a ship she doesn't love. With extensive cruise experience all over the world, Debbie will help find the perfect cruise that fits exactly what you are looking for!

Job Titles:

• Independent Agent
• Master Cruise Counselor

Ivy Goodman is an Independent Contractor and has been associated with The Gordon Group since 1996. As a Master Cruise Counselor, she will focus on professionally planning and implementing your cruise and associated tour needs with single-minded dedication. Ivy believes that cruising is a perfect vacation for singles, couples, and families alike, and she will make every effort to find out your specific cruise requirements and then make suggestions according to your special needs. To plan your cruise properly, she tries to reach the special balance between affordability and luxury that makes your cruise vacation a true value. Ivy and The Gordon Group are pleased to be able to provide their clients with the best possible cruises and prices. As a Master Cruise Counselor, Ivy will focus on professionally planning and implementing your cruise and associated tour needs with single-minded dedication.

Job Titles:

• Administrative Staff Member
• CFO
• Owner

Jeff Gordon established The Gordon Group in 1992 with the idea that service was always to be first. Jeff, a former accountant and stockbroker, has attained the highest certifications in the cruise industry of Elite Cruise Counselor and Luxury Cruise Specialist, both certified by the Cruise Lines International Association. This means that he has the experience and education to be able to properly suit the right client with the right ship and itinerary. Jeff will always strive for the perfect balance of price and luxury that equal value when suggesting your next cruise vacation. Jeff and Karen have sailed over 182 cruises and have inspected more than 100 ships.

Job Titles:

• Administrative Staff Member
• CEO
• Owner
• President

Josh Gordon joined the firm in 1997. Josh is enthusiastically following in his father's footsteps (That is, hoping to have sailed on as many cruises!). Josh began his love affair with cruising in 1987, on his first cruise. He has sailed on over 75 cruises since then and has learned to see each cruise he takes as a learning experience. With each progressive year, he gains more insight into the wants and needs of our clients and is ready and able to make suggestions based upon your special needs and requirements.

Job Titles:

• Administrative Staff Member
• Independent Agent

Judy Shapiro is a 30+ year veteran travel consultant, who grew up in the hospitality industry. Judy has worked with The Gordon Group since 2012, and specializes in family cruises and hard-to-plan multi-destination trips. Judy has traveled extensively, and has personally taken over 40 cruises, visiting over 50 countries, so she can anticipate needs you don't even know you had. Judy is a seasoned travel consultant and looks forward to making your next trip memorable as well as seamless. Judy is a 30+ year veteran travel consultant, who grew up in the hospitality industry. Judy specializes in family cruises and hard-to-plan multi-destination trips.

Job Titles:

• Administrative Staff Member
• COO
• Owner
• Accredited Cruise Counselor

An Accredited Cruise Counselor, Karen was also a stockbroker and administrator. She brings to The Gordon Group her skills in administration and organization. Karen's specialty is taking care of the little details and small items that you never think of, but that make your vacation a very special memory.