2023 Cadence Top Achievers
[ January 23, 2024, La Jolla, CA ] Today, we honor the exceptional contributions of our community of travel advisors at Cadence. Their unwavering dedication, commitment, and zeal are continually sculpting the future of our industry. This diverse group, consisting of over 180 esteemed advisors, represents the epitome of fervor, passion, and diligence. Enclosed here is the prestigious list of achievers from our Cadence Elite, Cadence Trailblazer, and the brand-new Cadence Select and Cadence Legacy programs.
The Elite title applauds Cadence's top achievers, representing the top 10% in production, while the Trailblazer title is designated for those marking the top 20%. However, our accolades go beyond mere numbers or performance - they also recognize the inspiring journeys of our advisors. Every year, they redefine the standards, forging new paths to unprecedented levels of success for everyone. Their combined efforts elevate our community, setting new benchmarks of excellence.
So, without further ado, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our 2023 Cadence Elite and Trailblazers, who have played a pivotal role in achieving a record-breaking year in sales. Here's to each and every one of you - congratulations!
Cadence Elite top-producers, listed in alphabetical order, include:
John Beeler, Altitude, @johnmbeeler
Kristin Bodin, Acadiana Travel, @1ninnin
Luke Breaux, DCM Elite Travel Planners, @lukebreaux
Les Burger, Ladera Travel
Bitsy Clayton, Clayton Vacations, @bitsyclayton
Gina DeSantis, Cadence, @gigiluxtravel OR Estoterra Travel, @esoterratravel
Lisa Freeburg, Travel À La Carte, @lisafreeburgtravels
Melita Hein, Fleetridge Travel, @melitahein
Joyce Krichman, Travel with Joyce K, @joycekrichman
Steve Kuriga, Cadence, @travelprofessor
Jennifer Kutzner, Cadence
Alyson Nash, Cloud 10 Travel, @alynash
Carol Porter, The Roaming Boomers, @roamingboomers
David Porter, The Roaming Boomers, @roamingboomers
Jane Rosenkrantz, Cadence, @janerosenkrantz
Leigh Rowan, Savanti Travel, @savantitravel
Diane Sherer, Beyond Traveled, @dasherer
Julie Ann Skalko, Cadence, @julieannskalko
Justyna Smith, Two Nights In, @twonightsin
Bonnie White, Cadence
Cadence Trailblazer top-producers, listed in alphabetical order, include:
Nancy Burger, Ladera Travel
Lisa Buros-Hutchins, Your World Experience, @yourworldexperience
Stephanie Conchuratt, Beyond Traveled, @sconchuratt
Katie Dillon, La Jolla Mom, @lajollamom
Jasmine Folden and Ryan Diaz, Folden-Diaz, @foldendiaz
Leslie Garber, Cadence, @lesliegarber1
Jodi Green, Leisure Luxe Travel, @ontheroadgal
Heather Grosz Groswald, Two Nights In, @heatherg_tni
Beth Justus, Piazza Travel, @bethjustustraveladvisor
Leah Kirgis, World of Luxury Travel, @worldofluxuryinc
Joan Lovell, Cadence, @joanlovell
Hedy Marks, Hedy Travel, @hedytravel
Francine Mellon, Cadence
Nina Miles, Miles2Travel, @miles2travel
Susan Morley, Journeys Around the World, @journeys_travel
Michelle Olsen, Cadence, @globaltravelgirl
Colleen Petre, Cadence
Fred Robbins, Aspire Travel Advisors, @aspiretraveladvisors
Ben Rosenkrantz, Cadence, @benr_travel
Judy Schwartz, Destinations by Judy, @destbyjudy
Follow Along!
One of the ways we celebrate our Elite & Trailblazers is on a fabulous trip to wow-worthy destinations - complete with unforgettable experiences, the best hotels & resorts, and memories to last a lifetime.
Follow along on social media, as we will be highlighting their visits this spring!
Here is what is on the agenda:
March 2024 | Elite trip to One&Only Za’Abeel, One&Only Royal Mirage, and Atlantis The Royal
May 2024 | Trailblazer trip to Four Seasons Resort & Residences Anguilla and Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
We’re extremely proud to share the names of those travel advisors being recognized for a new achievement tier we implemented in 2023, Cadence Select. Cadence Select recognizes the top three advisors with the highest percentage of year over year growth. It also recognizes two advisors for their outstanding commitment and representation of the Cadence culture.
Select is such an important tier for us, as these advisors are truly making a difference not only weighed against their own goals and ambitions, but in their overall contribution to the spirit of our organization. These are the change-makers, inspiring the rest of the Cadence community with their passion and their dedication to care.
We're so pleased to share the winners of this year’s Cadence Select recognition program!
Highest year-over-year growth in 2023, listed in alphabetical order:
Sharon Hendeles, Beyond Traveled, @sharon.beyondtravel
Barbara Henkel, Henkel Travel Services
Meredith Riley, Meredith Riley Travel, @meredithrileytravel
CEO’s choice for outstanding commitment and representation of the Cadence culture, listed in alphabetical order:
Cate Caruso, True Places Travels, @trueplacestravels
Kelly Greenleaf, Well Traveled Living, @welltraveledliving
The final tier of our 2023 advisor achievers is the new addition of Cadence Legacy. A true celebration of our history, Cadence Legacy recognizes an exclusive group of advisors who have been a part of our organization for more than 15 years.
Legacy celebrates their lasting impact on Cadence, our shared history, and the myriad of ways we make each other better by the sum of the whole. Everyone at Cadence is so proud of each and every one of our Legacy advisors. They are the backbone of our connected culture, and share so much of our story. Without question, our Host Agency would not be the same without them, and we’re so incredibly thankful for the time they’ve allowed us to share with them.
Cadence Legacy, listed in alphabetical order:
Don Berkebile, Cadence
Joann Capito, Cadence
Bitsy Clayton, Clayton Vacations, @bitsyclayton
Merle Datnow, Cadence
Susan Davies, Cadence, @swdtravels
Gina DeSantis, Cadence, @gigiluxtravel
Karyn Farr, Cadence
Leslie Garber, Cadence, @lesliegarber1
Terry Golden, Cadence, @terry.trip
Nancy Green, Cadence
Pat Horvath, Cadence, @patriciaonh
Joyce Krichman, Travel with Joyce K, @joycekrichman
Steve Kuriga, Cadence, @travelprofessor
Jennifer Kutzner, Cadence
Joan Lovell, Cadence, @joanlovell
Marilyn Macrate, Cadence
Francine Mellon, Cadence
Liliane Merrill, Island Travel
Mimi Mulligan, Mimi’s Travel, @mimimulligan
Colleen Petre, Cadence
Angela Polidor, Cadence, @angelictravels
Irma Rios, Travels by Irma, @irmariosgdl
Jane Rosenkrantz, Cadence, @janerosenkrantz
Judy Schwartz, Destinations by Judy, @destbyjudy
Michael Siddall, Cadence
Julie-Ann Skalko, Cadence, @julieannskalko
Sharon Steinbronn, Cadence
Kathleen Wahab, Cadence
Doris White, Cadence, @doriswhite768
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