TRAVELSTORE, INC. - Key Persons
CALTRAVELSTORE Anthony's career in the travel industry began as a Bulk Ticketing Agent at Cheap Seats Travel, where he was promoted to Assistant Manager. After Cheap Seats, he moved on to the after hours side of the business with CCRA as a Customer Relations Manager. Anthony's passion for snowboarding, wakeboarding, and other extreme sports made him a natural fit as an on-site Agent at RedBull's corporate offices. Having re-located to Northern California, Anthony landed with TravelStore and is now the Director of the State of California on-site account. Anthony's all-time favorite destination is Jamaica. In his free time, Anthony can be found watching basketball (Go Lakers!), or spending time with his spouse and son.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Operations Officer
- Executive Vice President
- President
Brian started his career in travel in 1989 as a corporate travel agent focused on entertainment and production travel. After joining TravelStore in 1992, Brian co-managed our Downtown Los Angeles branch and later took charge of our IT operations. With an interest in interior design, Brian has also handled the remodel, relocation and redesign of several of our offices. Brian is a member of GBTA and the Online Travel Technology Committee.
Job Titles:
- Certified ESL / TEFL Instructor
- SVP, Leisure Operations
- Vice President, Leisure Operations
Doris started her career in travel as a tour escort on the East Coast, which launched a life-long love of travel. In her 20s, Doris served as a Russian Interpreter in the US Navy during which time she lived overseas in Turkey and Spain. She completed a BA in Russian Area Studies and Business Management at the University of Maryland, and an Executive MBA at the University of Connecticut.
Doris has held various positions throughout the US with both Corporate & Leisure Travel Companies as Manager of Call Center Operations, Quality Control Manager, Director of Key Accounts, VP of Organizational Development, VP of Implementations and VP of Account Management.
Doris is also a certified ESL/TEFL instructor as well as a RYT500 hour Yoga Instructor, She has taught Business, English and Philosophy courses for local community colleges. Professional Awards include: 40 under 40 winner - Hartford, CT Business Journal, Remarkable Women in Business Nominee - Hartford, CT Business Journal, Graduate of Business Professional Mentorship Program - Orange County Business Journal.
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LOS ANGELES Elsa works on the forefront of product and service improvements that deliver value and excellent service for our corporate clients. In her role as Director, Strategic Solutions, Elsa leads departmental training and corporate product implementations. Elsa's industry experience and technology savvy, keeps her an instrumental liaison for Sales and Client Services, the Corporate Team and our Suppliers. Elsa earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science & International Relations from California State University, Northridge. She has lived in France and Lebanon and speaks fluent French and Armenian.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Vice President, Corporate Sales
Jim started his professional career in commercial banking while in college at USC, followed by a position with the Trust and Investment Management Divisions of First Interstate Bank and Chase Manhattan Bank.
Over 30 years ago Jim was offered an opportunity to head up the corporate and entertainment sales division of Hoffman Travel, now BCD Travel. After 10 years of successful sales with over $100 million in new business, Jim was recruited by TravelStore.
Jim lives in Moorpark with his two young daughters. In addition to work and family life, Jim is passionate about triathlons and marathons and has completed over 15 marathons and over 100 triathlons, including 5 full Ironman triathlons.
Job Titles:
- Director, Leisure Sales & Hotel Partnerships
SACRAMENTO Mohammed has over 32 years of experience in the travel industry, joining TravelStore in June, 2004 after migrating from Fiji. While in Fiji he had the opportunity to handle the travel needs for United Nations, World Health Organization, International Labor Organization and several foreign embassies. Mohammed completed several advance IATA courses related to the travel industry, including all three levels of Fares and Ticketing, and has been the top producer in the corporate department for several years with TravelStore. He enjoys watching soccer, with Liverpool his favorite team, and also rugby, with Fiji his favorite. Mohammed enjoys fishing during his spare time and being out in the sea when visiting Fiji.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
Born in Argentina, Osvaldo came to the U.S. in 1979 as Comptroller, Western U.S.A. for Argentine Airlines. In 1985, he joined TravelStore to become the sole member of its accounting department.
Osvaldo now oversees most of the company operations and serves on the BCD Affiliate Board, ASTA's Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) and Commonwealth Business Travel Group (CBTG).
He enjoys golfing and is an enthusiastic soccer fan, and lives in Los Angeles with his spouse and extended family.
IRVINE Born in Sri Lanka, Trevine lived in England and moved to Los Angeles in 2008. He joined TravelStore in 2018 and manages a Corporate Team that consists of 16 of our corporate travel consultants. Trevine's entire career has been in the travel industry. His proudest achievement to date would be winning the Travel Management Company Young Professional of the Year in 2007 at the UK Industry Awards during his tenure at Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Trevine is a Manchester United, Lakers & Dodger fan (in that order if there are scheduling conflicts) and his weekends are spent either on the cricket field or on the golf course.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President, Corporate Operations
Trudy's first travel job was with a ski-tour operator, which then led to leisure and corporate travel. She loves every facet of the travel business and loves to travel herself.
Prior to Patterson Travel being acquired by TravelStore in 2004, Trudy served on the Signature Marketing Committee (2002-2004). Trudy served on the Executive Board of Runnin' for Rhett, and since 2001, has been a member of the Event Committee for SACTO, which is now known as The Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council.
Trudy's all-time favorite destination is Kenya. The smell, sound and taste of the food on a safari are hard to put in words. Being on a safari is a serene and spiritual experience.
Trudy lives in Sacramento with her spouse, as do her two sons and their families.
Trudy Flores began her career working for a Ski Tour operator, eventually moving to Leisure and corporate travel. Currently she oversees the Corporate Department and the Northern California operation.
Trudy serves of the board for Commonwealth Business Travel Group (CBTG) and takes every opportunity through networking to enhance the service to our clients.
She is native to Sacramento and lives in a near by community with her spouse and extended family. Including being passionate about the travel business, Trudy enjoys traveling, hiking, and trying new food with friends
Before starting TravelStore in 1975, Dusseldorf-native Wido Schaefer began his travel career working for German airline Lufthansa. Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1972, Wido became a teacher at West Los Angeles College and handled the air and charter business at World Express Travel. He has been awarded the Leader in Luxury Travel Award by Travel Agent magazine, the Diamond Award from SoCal ASTA and was honored to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Wido has served as a member of the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Advisory Board, Travel+Leisure Advisory Board, Ritz-Carlton Hotels Advisory Board, Starwood Luxury Hotels Advisory Board and Shangri La Hotels Advisory Board, among others.
Wido lives in Aspen, Colorado with his spouse and their extended families.