Please join us in welcoming Michele Lanthier and Mark Miley to the Joystar family.  We are very proud to have both of them. We weren't even hiring. But, when people with the talent, experience, and passion come knocking (literally!) looking to make a contribution, you welcome them with open arms. I guess in order to be the "host agency of choice in the travel industry", you must also be the employer of choice in the travel industry. 

 

Michele comes to Joystar with over 12 years experience in the travel industry. Originally from Orlando, Florida , she has worked with the Mark Travel Corporation and most recently with Travel Planners International.   Michele has extensive Cruise and Tour experience but her real passion is accounting. She is a bright new star in the already shimmering Joystar Commissions Department.

 

Mrs. Lanthier stated, "I value lasting relationships within the travel agent community and with my employer.  I am excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the increasing level of excellence at Joystar. I was looking for positive change in my career.  This is why I made the personal decision to move to South Florida and work exclusively with Joystar."  

 

Mark brings with him over 15 years of travel industry experience and is a welcome addition to Joystar's Membership Department.  Mark has worked with The Walt Disney Company, Marriott, Cruises Only and most recently with Travel Planners International. 

 

Mr. Miley stated, "I wanted to dedicate my experience and professionalism to a host that truly appreciates, rewards, and supports their staff and their agents. I knew I wanted to work for Joystar so I picked up the phone and called Big Bill.  Very soon I found myself on a 2,600 mile road trip from Florida to start a new life in Orange County California."

Here's to never looking back.

Why is he obsessed with us and why does he write lies about our company? How can he call us a card mill when we've never issued a card? Why does he say we are an MLM when we are not nor ever have been?

Doesn't he care that by doing this he is attempting to hurt all of us (travel agents)?

I get these questions every now and then with a link to his pathetic blog. I don't think much of the comments because I know the truth and because, well, I'm busy. 

I also have three years of email exchanges where he has stated, "I write these things in my blog in jest, and I consider Bill and his wife Kathy my friends.

What Peter failed to realize with his failed attempt to be witty is that a prank stops being funny when it hurts someone. And, when you start messing with Joystar agents and attempt to disrupt their livelihoods, you've crossed the line to a very bad place.