Debbie’s degrees are in Engineering & Management from Michigan State University & Kettering University, and she began a second career in the travel industry in 2022. Having traveled all over the world in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico as well as many destinations in the United States including Hawaii and Alaska, Debbie is well versed in both adventure and leisure travel. She especially enjoys planning cruises, honeymoons, once-in-a-lifetime journeys, as well as multi-generational trips that the whole family will enjoy. She has earned the following accolades: Avalon Waterways Specialist, CIE Shamrock Expert, Disney College of Knowledge Graduate, Globus + Cosmos Specialist, Globus Tour Expert, Holland America Line Gold, Marriott Hotel Specialist, Norwegian Cruise Line NCLU Master’s Degree, Regent Seven Seas Experience Specialist, and Signature Travel Expert. Debbie has a passion for everything travel. She is always looking for new experiences and destinations to travel to and learn about in order to assist her clients with their explorations.

Katie Matonek started her career in travel in December of 2018. She works as the Leisure Travel Assistant answering phones, directing walk-in clients, document processing, and day -to-day office tasks. Katie is also the Motor Coach Specialist, specializing in escorted motor coach tours within the United States and Canada. Katie has traveled with Royal Caribbean to the Bahamas and has visited multiple major cities across the United States, her favorite being Alaska with Holland America. She hopes to travel internationally, visiting places such as Greece, Ireland, and England.

Jessica embarked on her journey into the world of travel early on, beginning her career in an agency at the age of 19 following her education in travel school. Through her education, Jessica has achieved both the Certificated Travel Associate and Certificated Travel Counselor accreditations. Her experience encompassed catering to both leisure and corporate clients, but her passion thrived in creating captivating vacation experiences for her clients. Jessica took a break from travel to devote her undivided attention to her growing family, but her passion never waned. In 2021, Jessica returned to the travel industry and is based on the Frankenmuth Travel office. Her explorations have spanned various US destinations along both the East and West coasts. Beyond the borders, her adventures have taken her to Jamaica, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Canada, and Ireland. She has sailed on larger ocean ships and is really looking forward to experiencing a European river cruise. Jessica has recently completed comprehensive courses for England, Scotland, Ireland, Viking and AMA Waterways.