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CorpTrav’s technology is the best in the industry, but our service remains one of our key differentiators. While other firms have used new technology to cut back on services, CorpTrav has remained focused on personal attention in addition to implementing cutting edge technology tools. By placing such a high value on our staff, CorpTrav is proud to have achieved some of the highest tenure levels in the travel industry.

Bonnie Lorefice, CEO and Founder

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Ms. Lorefice received her degree from Northwestern University. She founded CorpTrav in 1976 with three employees, and to this day remains the CEO of what is now recognized as one of the largest woman owned travel management firms in the world.

Her ongoing commitment and involvement has brought CorpTrav continual success and a solid reputation of first time industry innovations. She is continually recognized by her peers as a true entrepreneur, and most recently selected as Businesswoman of the Year.

Bonnie’s vision has shaped CorpTrav from the very beginning. Her daily involvement reminds every team member that CorpTrav is a family. She is driven by her commitment to the people of CorpTrav and their families.

Bonnie Lorefice has earned these distinguished awards during her career:

Influential Women in Business from The Business Ledger
100 Women Making a Difference from Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine
200 Most Powerful Women in Travel from Travel Agent Magazine

Mona Blankshain, COO

Ms. Blankshain holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management/Marketing from DePaul University. She has held various positions within CorpTrav over the past 25 years, most recently as President of Corporate Motivations, CorpTrav's group, meeting, and incentive division. She has a comprehensive knowledge of the travel industry, garnered by learning the travel industry from the ground up, starting with attending Travel School and working as a travel agent for several years.

Mona successfully managed CorpTrav's Meeting and Incentives Division as President with responsibility for the entire operation including the sales team, administrative staff, and several certified meeting planners. As COO, Mona supports the work of our CEO and is actively involved in all programs and services including operations, IT, sales and marketing, and customer service. Mona's extensive knowledge of CorpTrav's entire portfolio of business interests and her strong business acumen will enhance and augment CorpTrav's team of professionals.

Jane Batio, President

Ms. Batio joined CorpTrav in 1984 as a team manager and has held a variety of management positions in CorpTrav's key departments. In 1996, Ms. Batio was appointed president of CorpTrav due to her comprehensive industry knowledge and proven excellence within CorpTrav .

Jane has a degree in business with a concentration in travel. As President, she is involved in the day-to-day activities of CorpTrav, and closely oversees all departmental operations nationwide.

She is very active in the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and serves on many local and national travel advisory boards.

Lisa Donovan Berry, Senior Vice President

Ms. Donovan Berry joined CorpTrav in 1997. She is an experienced manager and educator with proven ability to conduct needs assessment, develop and implement complex projects, forecast sales and develop budgets.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and continually serves on many national travel advisory boards. As Senior Vice President, Lisa works closely with the CEO, President and Account Management team in every aspect of our client partnerships. She is very involved with all aspects of CorpTrav's operations nationwide, and plays an integral role with our client relationships on a day-to-day basis.

Barb Lea-Maijala, Vice President

Barb has over 25 years of industry experience, 19 of which are at CorpTrav. Barb has a bachelor's degree in arts and is the recipient of many awards for outstanding service and dedication to our clients. She has worked her way up into executive management and Barb's background in travel management includes implementation coordination, managing global consolidations, vendor negotiations, contract and policy development, staff and agent training, and reservation management.

Expertise

CorpTrav partners with a multinational network and has extensive experience in consolidation of global travel programs.

People

CorpTrav operates in a dedicated team environment and our staff is highly tenured and experienced.