Meet Our Team

Rick opened an independent travel office in the town of Beaumont, Alberta in 1987. He later merged his business with another independent agency, and they joined the UNIGLOBE Travel franchise in 1990. In 1998 Rick returned to college to continue his education, graduating from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in 2000 with a diploma in Computer Systems Technology. He returned to the travel industry in 2000 as Partner – Director of Marketing & Groups with Uniglobe Geo Travel. Rick developed a groups department with a strong emphasis on customized experiences and destination weddings. Rick and his team of group specialists managed several hundred groups annually and received numerous awards and accolades from the top tour operators, resorts, and airlines in Canada.  

Rick’s relationship with Uniglobe Travel ended due to the pandemic and the office closures in Alberta. When many in the industry were consolidating or closing, Rick saw an opportunity, knowing that when the pandemic ended the pent-up demand would be enormous. He decided to do the unthinkable, he opened a new travel management company during the pandemic when the travel industry was devastated. Rick started Network Travel Ltd in late 2020 and recruited industry professionals that share the same passion and enthusiasm for creating lifestyle experiences. With a team of industry leaders Network Travel is well positioned to be a leader in groups and customized experiences.  

In his spare time Rick enjoys golfing and supporting charities. 

Jackie started her career over 30 years ago with CAA Travel and American Express Travel in Ontario, Canada. During her tenure she achieved many successes and accolades. In 2008 Jackie and her family moved to Beaumont, Alberta where she joined Uniglobe Travel. 

Jackie was promoted to Managing Groups Supervisor, overseeing a team of group specialists across Western Canada. Jackie responsibilities included the management of processes, exemplary service levels, cost management, customer care, group supplier relations and engagement. Jackie has extensive experience designing and managing complex international group itineraries and corporate travel services. Some of Jackie’s achievements include the management of corporate trade mission groups, international out of country conferences to Europe and the coordination of philanthropy groups for Plan Canada. Jackie was honored to have had the privilege of co-escorting a group of 72 pilgrims to the Holy Land with his Grace, Archbishop Smith. 

Jackie's relationship with Uniglobe ended due to the pandemic and the closure of offices.
Jackie joined Network Travel in early 2021 and brings extensive experience designing and managing complex international group itineraries and corporate travel services. Jackie’s exceptional human spirit, customer care, superior negotiation skills and her keen attention to detail are just a few of the strengths she brings to the team. 

In her spare time Jackie enjoys volunteering at her church, skiing, and of course her passion for travel and experiencing other cultures.

With over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry Michelle started her career in Edmonton with Uniglobe Geo Travel in 1999. Her customer service, quick wit and attention to detail enabled her to master the junior consultant position. She quickly moved into a senior role and later advanced into one of the top destination weddings specialists in Western Canada. Michelle has received numerous awards such as one of the top wedding group agents in Canada with Transat Holidays. With strong organizational skills, Michelle was instrumental in developing group processes that enabled her to heighten her service levels allowing more time spent working directly with each bride. Michelle has managed over 300 wedding groups in the past several years with various complexities. Ranging from customized small groups of 10 to larger groups with over 100 guests arriving from multiple cities around the world. Her expertise is a true asset for brides looking for a local, professional, wedding specialist. 

Due to the pandemic and lack of work, Michelle departed Uniglobe and joined the team at Network Travel in March of 2021.  

Michelle’s unique ability enables her to manage personal vacation experiences and other groups such as corporate incentive groups, African safaris, family reunions, sport groups, river cruises, special needs groups. Michelle also manages our annual Network Travel “Friends & Family Getaway” to Mexico. 

Michelle’s positive personality and enthusiastic attitude are contagious. Her excellent customer care skills and insatiable appetite to grow, share and learn are true assets for our team.

Donna earned her Bachelor of Education Degree at the University of Alberta in 1996. She followed her passion and later continued her studies earning her Graphic Design Diploma at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). 

Donna joined Network Travel on a contractual basis in March of 2021 as a Graphic Design Specialist. Donna is responsible for the customization of our wedding packages that include, destination wedding invitations and dinner menus. She also manages the design of our customized group itineraries and promotional graphics. 

Donna works directly with brides to ensure our complimentary wedding invitations and dinner menus are customized and sent for professional printing. In her spare time Donna enjoys arts and crafts, travel and she volunteers for disability advocacy. 

Corinna started her career as a travel consultant and later earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. She joined Network Travel in February of 2021 and has a strong background in budget / yield management, forecast analysis and financial planning.

Corinna’s finance experience, love for travel and her unique background as a travel consultant is an asset.  

In her spare time, Corinna enjoys visiting other countries, tennis, skiing, swimming in the ocean and spending time with her family and friends.