At Travel Leaders, our travel agents are your personal guides to the world and offer the one-on-one attention and expertise that you deserve. The more your travel agent knows about you, the better they will be able to pull together the best options and provide you with a perfect trip.
Manager/Senior Corporate Specialist
Bettie joined Travel Leaders in August 1990 as a leisure agent. Over the years has gained experience in all facets of travel, and now is the office manager and senior corporate specialst. Bettie enjoys the customer contact and knowing her clients needs and preferences.
Bettie has traveled throughout the US, Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Scandinavian countries, parts of Asia, Austrailia and Fiji.
She became a “Certified Travel Specialist” designation thru Travel Leaders in 2009.
Senior Corporate Specialist
Lon has over 30 years of experience, starting his career in the travel industry with Frontier Airlines in 1976
working as a station agent.
He continued his career in 1978 as a travel consultant with Key Travel in Fargo. Leaving Key Travel in April 1994, Lon joined the Travel Leaders staff.
Throughout his career his travels have taken him to Australia, Hawaii, Asia and Europe. His most memorable trip was to the Indonesian island of Borneo.
He has attained his Travel Leaders “Certified Travel Specialist” designation and is also ranks “Commodore” status with both Princess and Cunard Cruise lines.
Leisure Agent
Michelle Johnson joined Travel Leaders of Fargo in July 2004. Michelle has over 15 years of experience in the travel industry; both leisure and corporate travel. She graduated from Interstate Business College in 1994 with an Associates Degree in Travel Business. More recently, she has become a Certifed Sandals Gold Specialist and Destination Wedding/Honeymoon Specialist.
Michelle has traveled the Caribbean extensively; including Cancun, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, and Jamaica. She specializes in Mexico and Caribbean travel. She likes all types of travelplanning but especially enjoys creating memorable family vacations.
Leisure Agent/Destinations Specialist
Katie has over 10 years of experience in the travel industry, and has been with Travel Leaders of Fargo since 2005. She specializes in Honeymoons, Destination Weddings, Europe, Hawaii, and Custom Vacations. Katie achieved the Travel Leaders Certified Travel Specialist in 2008. She has personally experienced many of these destinations, including: Hawaii, China, Mediterranean Cruise through Spain, France, and Italy, River Cruise through French Riviera, New York City, Jamaica, Mexico, Las Vegas, and Disney World. Her mission is to get to know each client’s travel passions and make dreams come true!
When not working or traveling the world; Katie is playing outside, watching soccer games, swimming lessons, baseball practice, and golf lessons with her three little boys.
Patty has been with Travel Leaders since the Fall of 2005 after earning her degree in Travel Business Management from Aakers Business College.
Patty has traveled to destinations including: Marshall Islands, Hawaii, The Rivera Maya and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, London, England, and Las Vegas. Patty has a passion to see the world and to help others plan their next vacation.
In her spare time she enjoys photography, scrapbooking, and spending time with her family.
Leisure Agent/Cruise Specialist
I joined the Travel Leaders team in 2006 and was a cruise specialist with United Cruises for two years prior.
What I love most about cruises is everything! Alaska and Hawaii are my favorite cruise destinations so far.
I have also completed cruise line certification programs for four of the major carriers: Cunard, Princess, Holland America and Royal Caribbean.
I enjoy all types of travel planning, from destination weddings to business incentive trips. I do my best to make sure all of my clients have a rewarding and trouble-free vacation experience.
In my spare time I enjoy watching movies, cooking for family and friends, and an occasional night of karaoke.