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By: Widness & Wiggins PR “2013 is really becoming a breakout year for us,” said Austin-Lehman Adventures (http://www.austinlehman.com/) To help handle the increased volume and maintain the high level of personalized customer service ALA has built a reputation upon, Austin felt it was time to promote from within bestowing new titles, roles and responsibilities to four members of its staff (http://www.austinlehman.com/ Twelve year employee Christy Hamill has been named the new General Manager, Amy Weidlich was appointed to the position of Sales Manager, social media expert Blake Eden has become the new Digital Media Marketing Coordinator, and Kasey Austin, the new Vice President of Operations. Christy Hamill, GM – Big Sky native and graduate of Montana State University-Billings with a BS in Accounting and Management, Christy’s experience in tourism includes the airline industry, a stint as front desk and revenue manager of a premier Montana hotel and as Director of Reservations at a local ski resort before continuing her love of the travel industry at Austin-Lehman Adventures. Her contributions have been vital to the growth of ALA and her duties include accounting, payroll and finance, operations & logistics, and human resources. “Christy has always been my right hand and as GM she will finally get the credit that is due,” explains Austin. Amy Weidlich, Sales Manager – Also a graduate of Montana State University-Billings; According to Austin, Amy has been a go-getter from Day 1. “Last year and into 2013 we have seen record sales month after month. Amy has managed to break every single goal and personal best and continues to set new milestones for herself and her team each and every week.” Blake Eden, Digital Media Marketing Coordinator – According to Austin, Blake continually steps-up, taking on more and more responsibility individually and as a team member. She was originally hired as administrative support, a title and duties that lasted all of two weeks before stepping in and drastically improving ALA’s social media and website efforts. Blake is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, Cum Laude with honors with a BA in Art History. Prior to ALA her most enjoyable job in travel included time as the Front Desk Manager at the HF Bar Guest Ranch in northern Wyoming. Kasey Austin, Vice President of Operations – 2011 graduate of the University of Montana in Missoula as a Presidential Leadership Scholar with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, Kasey was just named for the second consecutive year, one of the top young travel industry professionals age 35 and under by Travalliance Media (publishers of Vacation Agent and Agent@Home magazines). “Kasey exemplifies what a great employee is all about,” said father and founder Dan Austin with a great deal of pride. Kasey moves from Field Operations Liaison, where she spent the past two years overseeing the detailed orchestration of dozens of guides and subcontractors serving Austin-Lehman Adventures clients on five continents and in 40 unique domestic and international destinations to the expanded role of VP of Operations. She will be the primary contact and liaison for guides (http://www.austinlehman.com/ About Austin-Lehman Adventures With a 40-year legacy, ALA provides adventure vacations on six continents building an international reputation for small group active travel to destinations in The Americas, Europe, Africa and Antarctica. The company specializes in adult and family multi-sport, hiking, and biking vacations that emphasize history, culture and nature’s gifts. Small group trips feature exceptional regional dining, distinctive accommodations and all-inclusive rates and services. In addition to scheduled group departures, ALA offers customized trip planning and a money-back satisfaction guarantee. For a comprehensive 2013 catalog, call toll-free 1.800.575.1540, or e-mail info@austinlehman.com. To review current trips, schedules and itineraries log onto: http://www.austinlehman.com/ Contact Widness & Wiggins PR for photos, interviews and more information: Sara Widness / 802-234-6704 / sara@widnesspr.com Dave Wiggins / 303-554-8821 / dave@travelnewssource.com For a Portfolio of Past News Releases Visit: http://www.travelnewssource.com/ Follow Widness & Wiggins PR on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ Follow Austin-Lehman Adventures: Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ Blog: http://www.austinlehman.com/ You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/ End
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