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MaryJo Calabro, Nebraska Furniture Mart

I am currently working as a Travel Coordinator for Nebraska Furniture Mart. I am lucky enough to take care of all the travel for all regions within our company. Whether my customers are traveling to buy furniture, appliances, electronics, going to a conference, or just to check on another store location I will take care of them and their travel needs.

It’s a unique job as most of my relationships are developed over the phone and cross several states. I work from home allowing me the luxury to create my own hours and giving me time to be with family and take care of my health.

This job is perfect for me as I am a retired Continental Airlines employee and worked several years with Marriott Customer Service.

My experience begins with 24 years in the airline industry total. I have worked everything from Domestic and International sales, customer service, ticket counter, gate, ramp baggage, and deicing. I started out in Denver, CO with Continental reservations working both Domestic and International sales and Customer Service. From there I relocated to the Pittsburgh, PA Ticket Counter and Ramp operation. I then moved on to Hartford, CT counter and gates where I retired some years later in 2006. Not being able to give up the travel industry life, I came to Omaha, NE and worked for American Eagle while also working nights at Marriott International making hotel reservations. This rounded out my experience in the travel area making me a perfect fit for NFM Travel Coordinator.

I love being a part of GBTA. It has opened me up to new friendships and business acquaintances that I may otherwise not have discovered. I find that I benefit mostly from the keynote speakers. Learning about the Omaha Eppley Airport expansions that are going to happen here in Omaha or Human trafficking problems here in our city are amazing, Then on a global level there was Rita Visser-Director Global Travel Sourcing and GPO, Oracle , Joe Barton- Vice President Cornerstone Government Affairs along with learning what GBTA advocates across the globe for policies that better the business travel industry.

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A Note From Our President

Welcome to the GBTA-Nebraska Iowa Chapter website. On behalf of the 2019 – 2020 Board, we welcome you. Whether you are a guest visiting our site for the first time, or a member learning about our upcoming meetings and educational lunches, we encourage you to attend a meeting. We are committed to the ongoing development of our members as we strive to enhance their careers in the travel industry through top-rated educational programs and opportunities that allow them to grow professional and personally.

GBTA-Nebraska Iowa Chapter brings travel industry suppliers and buyers together for professional development, successful networking opportunities and the exchange of ideas – all producing powerful results. Our goals for the coming year include continuing to grow our chapter membership and provide great value through quality programs that will be beneficial to all attendees, as well as giving back to our community.

I want to personally extend an invitation to you to join us at one of our monthly meetings or social events to experience first-hand everything that we have to offer both you and your organization. Please feel free to reach out to me or a member of our board with ideas, feedback or questions you may have about the chapter. Your input and support is vital to our chapter’s success as well as the travel industry and our many colleagues in various local businesses.

Thank you for your interest and support. Our best wishes to all of you for a very successful 2019 and beyond. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting or event!

Joni Doiron, GBTA Nebraska Iowa Chapter President

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