Bursch Travel Waite Park, MN – Experienced Travel Advisors
220 Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
800 Number: 800-645-2331
Phone: 320-251-3180
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
By appointment only. Call today to schedule.
Looking for an experienced travel advisor in Waite Park or the St. Cloud area?
Bursch Travel has been helping travelers explore the world since 1956. As a third-generation, family-owned travel agency, we combine decades of experience with personalized vacation planning and professional guidance.
Our Waite Park team includes experienced travel advisors with expertise in vacation, group, and corporate travel.
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, European adventure, tropical getaway, cruise, group trip, or complex international itinerary, our experienced travel advisors can help you compare options and create a trip that fits your interests, travel style, and budget.
Meet with our Waite Park advisors by appointment or work with our team by phone, email, or virtual consultation.
Find Your Waite Park Travel Advisor
| Planning a… | Waite Park Advisor(s) |
|---|---|
| Europe | Jill, Emily, Bridget |
| Peru | Jill |
| Japan & South Korea | Jill |
| Alaska | Emily, Judy, Bridget, Lisa |
| Hawaii | Aime, Bridget, Emily, Judy |
| Mexico & Caribbean | All Advisors |
| Disney | Emily, Bridget |
| Adventure Travel, Iceland | Emily, Bridget |
| Cruises | All Advisors |
| River Cruises | Emily, Jill, Bridget, Lisa |
| Destination Weddings | Kelly |
| Group Travel | John, Judy, Kelly |
| Safari | Emily |
| Meetings & Incentive Travel | John, Aime, Kelly |
| Missionary Travel | John |
| Corporate Travel | Aime, Lisa, Darlene, Mike |
Meet Your Waite Park Travel Advisors
Aime M. – Director of Corporate Travel & Vacation Travel Advisor
Experience: 25 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Expertise: Corporate Travel • Hawaii • Mexico & Caribbean • Cruises • Incentive Travel • Customized Vacations
Professional Credentials: Certified Travel Counselor • Disney College of Knowledge Graduate • Marriott Hotel Specialist • AM Master Agent
Meet Aime
With 25 years at Bursch Travel, Aime brings extensive experience across both corporate and vacation travel. She earned her Travel Management degree from Rasmussen College and began her career with Trans Global Vacations before joining Bursch Travel.
Aime helps clients plan everything from business travel and incentive trips to cruises, Hawaii vacations, Mexico and Caribbean getaways, and vacations throughout the United States. She also has experience coordinating destination weddings and group travel.
Her combination of professional training and decades in the industry allows her to help clients navigate the many details involved in travel, whether she’s coordinating an important business trip or helping someone plan time away.
Best For: Corporate travel, Hawaii, Mexico and Caribbean vacations, cruises, incentive travel, and travelers looking for an experienced advisor who handles both business and leisure travel.
Get to Know Aime
What’s On Aime’s Bucket List? Australia, New Zealand, and Aruba.
What’s Aime’s Favorite Destination? Hawaii, where she loves being surrounded by beautiful beaches and waterfalls.
A Fun Fact About Aime? She loves technology and isn’t afraid to admit she’s a bit of a tech enthusiast.
Ashley S. – Travel Advisor & Support Specialist
Travel Knowledge & Experience: England • France • Italy • Mexico • Canada
Meet Ashley
Ashley is beginning her career in travel after previously working in marketing and event planning, where she developed an appreciation for organization, attention to detail, and bringing ideas to life.
Her own travels have taken her to England, France, Italy, Mexico, and Canada, giving her personal experience with a variety of destinations and ways of traveling.
As part of Bursch Travel’s Waite Park team, Ashley is continuing to build her destination knowledge and travel-planning expertise while working alongside experienced advisors. She enjoys the planning process and helping turn ideas into experiences people can look forward to.
Get to Know Ashley
What’s On Ashley’s Bucket List? Ireland.
What Does Ashley Enjoy Outside of Travel? Thrifting, event planning, and hosting. Whether it’s a small dinner party or a wedding, she loves planning the details.
Top Travel Tip: Check your passport’s expiration date and your destination’s passport requirements well before traveling. Ashley learned how important that can be when her dad nearly missed her sister’s wedding in Italy because of passport validity requirements.
Bridget V. – Travel Advisor
Experience: 2 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Expertise: Western Europe • Adventure Travel • Hawaii • Mexico • Alaska • Iceland • River Cruises
Meet Bridget
Bridget brings a love of exploration and adventure to helping clients plan vacations around the world. Her areas of focus include Western Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska, Iceland, river cruises, and adventure-focused travel.
Her own travels have taken her around the world, from watching the Olympic torch pass unexpectedly near Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro to enjoying an unforgettable rooftop dinner overlooking the Colosseum in Rome.
Those experiences have shaped Bridget’s appreciation for vacations that leave room for discovery. She enjoys helping travelers explore their options and create trips that balance memorable experiences with enough flexibility to enjoy the unexpected along the way.
Best For: Western Europe, adventure travel, Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska, Iceland, and river cruises.
Get to Know Bridget
What Does Bridget Never Travel Without? A portable battery pack so her phone is ready for photos, navigation, and whatever the day brings.
What’s On Bridget’s Bucket List? Traveling through Ireland and staying in an old castle, climbing Machu Picchu in Peru, and cage diving with great white sharks in South Africa.
A Favorite Foodie Find? Dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Rome, watching the sunset illuminate the Colosseum while enjoying Italian food and learning a few phrases from the server.
Top Travel Tip: Build some downtime into each day so you have room for extra rest, last-minute changes, and unexpected discoveries.
Emily H. – Travel Advisor
Experience: 12 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Specialties: Alaska • Western Europe • Adventure Travel • Iceland • River Cruises • Hawaii • Mexico & Caribbean • Disney
Meet Emily
With 12 years at Bursch Travel, Emily brings extensive destination knowledge to help clients plan vacations throughout the United States and around the world.
Her areas of expertise include Alaska, Western Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean, Disney vacations, adventure travel, Iceland, and river cruises. Her own love of the outdoors—including hiking, horseback riding, running, and camping—also gives her a natural connection to travelers looking for active and adventure-focused experiences.
Alaska has become one of Emily’s favorite destinations because of its remarkable wilderness and natural beauty. She also has a special appreciation for Ireland and Italy, where the history, culture, and landscapes make each trip memorable.
Whether clients are considering an Alaska or European vacation, tropical getaway or river cruise, or something more active, Emily enjoys helping them find a trip that matches the way they want to travel.
Best For: Alaska, Western Europe, adventure travel, Iceland, river cruises, Hawaii, Mexico and Caribbean vacations, and Disney.
Get to Know Emily
What’s On Emily’s Bucket List? Australia and New Zealand are high on the list.
What Does Emily Enjoy Outside of Travel? Hiking, horseback riding, running, and camping. She has a horse and enjoys riding in parks throughout central Minnesota.
A Fun Fact About Emily? She and her horse have participated in an endurance race.
Jayden D. – Travel Advisor
Travel Knowledge & Experience: Italy • Europe • San Diego
Meet Jayden
Jayden is beginning her career in travel with a strong interest in international destinations and experiencing different cultures. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international business and spent a semester studying abroad in Rome, giving her the opportunity to experience Italy and European travel firsthand.
Living abroad helped deepen Jayden’s interest in exploring new destinations, local food, and the experiences that make each place distinctive. Some of her favorite travel memories include visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri, discovering local restaurants in Rome, and exploring Amsterdam.
Now part of Bursch Travel’s Waite Park team, Jayden is continuing to build her destination knowledge and professional travel-planning expertise with the resources and support of the experienced Bursch Travel team behind her.
Get to Know Jayden
What Does Jayden Never Travel Without? Her sound machine.
What’s On Jayden’s Bucket List? Ireland, Scotland, and Japan.
A Favorite Foodie Find? Trattoria Da Enzo in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood.
What’s Jayden’s Favorite Destination? Amsterdam, for its people and beautiful city atmosphere.
Top Travel Tip: Don’t plan every minute of your trip—leave some room for spontaneity.
Jill W. – Travel Advisor
Experience: More Than 35 Years in the Travel Industry • 25 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Specialties: Europe • Peru • Japan • South Korea • River Cruises
Meet Jill
With more than 35 years in the travel industry, including 25 years with Bursch Travel, Jill brings extensive international travel knowledge to help clients plan vacations around the world.
Jill specializes in Europe, Peru, Japan, and South Korea, with additional experience helping travelers plan river cruises. Her decades in the industry give her a valuable perspective when comparing destinations, itineraries, and travel options for clients looking to explore internationally.
Europe remains especially close to Jill’s heart. Slovenia is one of her favorite destinations, and she also has a strong appreciation for Peru, Japan, and South Korea.
Whether a client is planning a European journey, exploring Peru, traveling to Japan or South Korea, or considering a river cruise, Jill enjoys using her experience to help bring the pieces of an international vacation together.
Best For: European vacations, Peru, Japan, South Korea, river cruises, and experienced international vacation planning.
Get to Know Jill
What’s On Jill’s Bucket List? Albania, Montenegro, Thailand, the Azores, Malta, and Argentina.
What Does Jill Enjoy Outside of Travel? Spending time with her two kids, hiking, reading, and getting together with friends.
John G. – Vice President of Group & Incentive Sales
Experience: 29 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Specialties: Group Travel • Incentive Travel • Missionary Travel • Asia • Africa • Europe
Meet John
With 29 years at Bursch Travel, John brings decades of experience to planning group, incentive, and missionary travel throughout the world.
As Vice President of Group & Incentive Sales, John works with travelers and organizations on trips that often involve more moving pieces than a typical vacation. His destination knowledge includes Asia, Africa, and Europe, and his experience helps him coordinate the details involved in bringing people together for meaningful travel experiences.
Some of the trips John remembers most aren’t memorable simply because of the destination. One especially meaningful planning experience involved helping a client return with his wife to the European homeland he had left during World War II. Hearing the client’s personal story gave the journey a significance that went far beyond the itinerary.
Best For: Group travel, incentive travel, missionary travel, Asia, Africa, Europe, and complex group arrangements.
Get to Know John
What’s One of John’s Favorite Destinations? Italy, especially because of a memorable family trip that had been years in the making.
What Does John Enjoy Outside of Travel? Working on classic trucks and attending classic car shows during the summer.
Judy K. – Travel Advisor
Experience: More Than 40 Years in the Travel Industry • With Bursch Travel Since 2023
Travel Specialties: Groups • Meetings & Incentives • Ocean & River Cruises • Hawaii • Alaska • Europe • Disney • Rail Travel
Meet Judy
With more than 40 years in the travel industry, Judy brings extensive firsthand experience to planning vacations, cruises, and group travel.
She’s explored Alaska and the Yukon by land and sea, sailing with Holland America, Princess, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. She’s also planned more than 40 Hawaii vacations and group trips, combining her firsthand knowledge of the islands with experience coordinating everything from family getaways to meetings and incentive travel.
Judy’s adventures have taken her throughout Europe, including Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, and Sicily. She’s experienced ocean and river cruises, escorted tours, independent travel, and scenic rail journeys. Her cruise knowledge includes Norwegian, Carnival, Princess, Holland America, and Disney, and she’s also experienced Disney World and Disneyland firsthand.
With more than 30 years of experience planning and escorting groups, Judy specializes in everything from family and leisure travel to corporate meetings and incentive trips. She enjoys coordinating the details that make group travel run smoothly.
Judy works remotely from Peshtigo, Wisconsin, helping Bursch Travel clients plan memorable vacations and group experiences.
Best For: Group vacations, meetings and incentives, Alaska, Hawaii, ocean and river cruises, European tours, Disney vacations, and rail travel.
Get to Know Judy
What’s On Judy’s Bucket List? The Galápagos Islands, Australia, Africa, and South America.
What Does Judy Enjoy Outside of Travel? Spending time with family and friends, volunteering, working with children, and keeping in touch with friends she’s made through travel.
Kelly T. – Group Travel Specialist
Experience: 14 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Specialties: Group Travel • Incentive Groups • Destination Weddings • College Groups • Mexico & Caribbean
Professional Training: Disney College of Knowledge Graduate • Princess Cruise Academy Graduate
Meet Kelly
With over 25 years in the travel industry, Kelly brings extensive experience to planning group travel and coordinating trips where many details and travelers need to come together.
Her primary focus is group travel, including incentive groups, destination weddings, and college groups. She also has strong destination knowledge of Mexico and the Caribbean and has completed professional training through the Disney College of Knowledge and Princess Cruise Academy.
Kelly understands that successful trips involving multiple travelers require more than choosing a destination. She enjoys coordinating the details while helping keep the overall experience organized and enjoyable.
Hawaii is one of Kelly’s personal favorite destinations because of its people, culture, and the distinct experience offered by each island.
Best For: Group travel, incentive groups, destination weddings, college groups, Mexico and Caribbean travel.
Get to Know Kelly
What’s On Kelly’s Bucket List? Asia – Japan; European river cruise, and a Mediterranean cruise.
What’s One of Kelly’s Favorite Destinations? Hawaii, where she especially appreciates the culture and the different personality of each island.
Top Travel Tip – Use the airline apps and make sure push notifications are enabled. Gate changes happen frequently, and it can save you time during shorter connections.
Lee H. – Group Travel Specialist
Experience: Over 35 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Lee
With more than 35 years at Bursch Travel, Lee brings decades of group travel experience and destination knowledge to the Bursch Travel team.
Group travel has been an important part of Lee’s career, and New York City holds a particularly special place in her travel history. She has escorted more than 15 Bursch Travel groups on the Best of the Big Apple tour, helping more than 1,000 travelers experience New York City.
Today, Lee continues to work with select private group tours, drawing on her years of experience coordinating and escorting travelers to help create memorable group experiences.
One of Lee’s favorite parts of her career has always been sharing destinations with others and helping travelers experience places and opportunities they might not have discovered on their own.
Get to Know Lee
What’s On Lee’s Bucket List? Scotland and Australia.
What Does Lee Enjoy Outside of Travel? Scrapbooking her travels, reading, watching movies, playing trivia, and spending time with family.
A Fun Fact About Lee? Lee was a drum majorette and participated in color guard. After high school, she turned down an opportunity to join a drum and bugle corps because she was ready to begin her career in travel—taking her very first flight to attend travel school in Florida.
Lisa A. – Corporate & Vacation Travel Advisor
Experience: More Than 20 Years in the Travel Industry • 8 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Expertise: Corporate Travel • Vacation Planning • Alaska • River Cruises
Meet Lisa
With more than 20 years in the travel industry, including eight years with Bursch Travel, Lisa brings extensive professional knowledge to helping both business and leisure travelers plan their trips.
Lisa works with corporate travelers as well as clients planning personal vacations, including Alaska travel and river cruises. Her years in the industry help her guide clients through their options and coordinate the details involved in getting from an idea to a well-planned trip.
Whether she’s coordinating a business trip or helping someone plan time away, Lisa enjoys making the process easier and encouraging clients to experience somewhere new.
Best For: Corporate travel, vacation planning, Alaska, river cruises, and travelers looking for an experienced advisor.
Get to Know Lisa
What Does Lisa Never Travel Without? Her sense of adventure.
What’s On Lisa’s Bucket List? Australia, an African safari, Italy, and Greece.
A Favorite Foodie Find? Poffertjes—Dutch pancakes—in Amsterdam.
Top Travel Tip: When you have the opportunity to travel, take it.
Darlene W. – Corporate Travel Advisor
Experience: More Than 35 Years in the Travel Industry • 8 Years with Bursch Travel
Travel Expertise: Corporate Travel • Alaska • Caribbean • NASCAR Travel
Professional Credentials: Certified Alaska Specialist • Certified Caribbean Specialist
Meet Darlene
With more than 35 years in the industry, Darlene brings an unusually broad background to her role as a corporate advisor with Bursch Travel.
Her career has included positions with AAA, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Vacations, World Wide Travel, and Bursch Travel, giving her valuable insight from several sides of the industry. She also completed formal training at Southeastern Academy in Kissimmee, Florida.
In addition to corporate travel, Darlene is a certified Alaska and Caribbean specialist. She has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, visiting all but four of its islands, and also has firsthand experience in Alaska and Ireland.
Darlene is also knowledgeable about NASCAR travel, including race destinations, tracks, and accommodations.
Best For: Corporate travel, Alaska, Caribbean vacations, NASCAR travel, and travelers who value decades of industry experience.
Get to Know Darlene
What Sparked Darlene’s Love of Travel? A family trip to Disney World when she was seven years old inspired a lifelong interest in flying and travel.
What Does Darlene Enjoy Outside of Travel? Spending time with family and friends, attending NASCAR races, boating, and enjoying mountain streams.
Meet the Bursch Travel Leadership & Support Team
Amy Z. – Strategic Engagement Lead
Experience: 13 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Amy
As Strategic Engagement Lead, Amy manages client and supplier relationships for Bursch Travel, helping strengthen the partnerships that support the company’s travelers and advisors.
Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Travel and Tourism from St. Cloud State University. Her passion for travel grew during a semester abroad in northern England, where she spent four months studying and exploring destinations throughout Europe.
Travel remains an important part of Amy’s life, whether she’s discovering somewhere new or sharing those experiences with her family.
Get to Know Amy
What Does Amy Never Travel Without? Noise-canceling earbuds and a portable Bluetooth speaker.
A Favorite Travel Memory? A Rhine River cruise for her honeymoon, including a memorable evening of dinner, live music, dancing, and local wine in Rüdesheim, Germany.
What’s On Amy’s Bucket List? An African safari, Greece, Southeast Asia, and Japan.
Top Travel Tip: Check airline seating charts as your departure approaches. Changes and cancellations can sometimes open up better seats.
Carmen S. – Director of Support
Experience: 11 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Carmen
As Director of Support, Carmen helps coordinate the behind-the-scenes work that enables the Bursch Travel team to serve clients throughout the company.
Carmen earned a bachelor’s degree in social work before later pursuing her interest in travel and earning a travel certificate from the Travel Academy in Eagan, Minnesota.
Her own travels have given her a particular appreciation for Spain, where she fell in love with the country’s history, architecture, food, and wine.
Get to Know Carmen
What’s On Carmen’s Bucket List? Australia, Machu Picchu, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Brazil.
What’s One of Carmen’s Favorite Destinations? Spain, especially for its history, architecture, food, and wine.
A Fun Fact About Carmen? Carmen lived in Honduras when she was younger while her father worked there as an eye doctor.
Ella habla español: Comuníquese en español con Carmen para empezar a planear sus próximas vacaciones.
Erin B. – Innovation Coordinator & Accountant
Experience: 9 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Erin
As Innovation Coordinator & Accountant, Erin supports Bursch Travel through a role that combines behind-the-scenes business operations with a focus on innovation.
Travel is also an important part of Erin’s life. Her experiences have ranged from exploring Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands by speedboat to enjoying Athens with friends.
She especially appreciates travel experiences that create memorable moments with family and friends—and leave time to truly take in a destination.
Get to Know Erin
A Favorite Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience? Backpacking into White Sands National Park and camping among the dunes, surrounded by white gypsum sand and incredible night skies.
What’s On Erin’s Bucket List? Visiting every continent, taking a European river cruise with her family, and exploring Australia.
Top Travel Tip: Work, save, travel, repeat!
Jennifer M. – HR Coordinator & Accounting Assistant
Experience: 23 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Jennifer
Jennifer supports Bursch Travel in both human resources and accounting, bringing years of experience to the behind-the-scenes work that helps keep the company running smoothly.
Her educational background includes associate degrees in Accounting and Human Resources, along with an associate degree as a Payroll Specialist.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her five children. One of her favorite family travel memories is taking them to Disney World and experiencing the magic of the parks together.
Get to Know Jennifer
What Does Jennifer Enjoy Outside of Travel? Family movie nights, video games, and backyard bonfires with s’mores and hot dogs.
Jill F. – Group Travel Support Specialist
Experience: 27 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Jill
With nearly 3 decades at Bursch Travel, Jill brings extensive company knowledge to her role as Group Travel Support Specialist.
As part of Bursch Travel’s group department, she supports the many details involved in coordinating group travel and helps the team keep trips organized from planning through departure.
Jill’s own travels have also given her an appreciation for the experiences that make a destination memorable. Ireland stands out for its history, castles, scenery, and welcoming people, while a honeymoon through Jackson Hole and Idaho remains another favorite travel memory.
Get to Know Jill
What Does Jill Never Travel Without? A backup credit card and snacks.
What’s On Jill’s Bucket List? Australia and New Zealand.
A Favorite Foodie Find? Charleston, South Carolina, including a memorable meal at Poogan’s Porch.
Top Travel Tip: Double-check the validity and requirements of important travel documents, including your passport and any necessary visas, and consider travel insurance—especially for international trips.
Kathy H – Concierge
Experience: 23 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Kathy
With 23 years at Bursch Travel, Kathy brings extensive travel-industry experience to her role on the Concierge desk. Before joining Bursch Travel, she worked with Delta Vacations and Hutchinson Travel.
Her own travels have given her a particular appreciation for Switzerland, which remains one of her favorite destinations for its scenery, welcoming people, food, and overall experience.
Kathy also enjoys diving and has a special interest in Bonaire.
Get to Know Kathy
What’s One of Kathy’s Favorite Destinations? Switzerland.
What’s On Kathy’s Bucket List? Bora Bora, the Maldives, and Vietnam.
What Does Kathy Enjoy Outside of Travel? Cooking, reading, and taking walks with her husband.
Kristina W. – Support Specialist
Experience: Started at Bursch Travel in 2025
Meet Kristina
Kristina is part of Bursch Travel’s support team, helping the company’s advisors and clients as she builds her experience in the travel industry.
Before joining Bursch Travel, Kristina worked as a Community Health Worker at a dementia resource center and clinic. Her interest in travel began much earlier, however. With a father who was a pilot, she grew up having opportunities to visit destinations around the world.
Alaska is one destination that has made a particularly strong impression on her, especially for its remarkable natural beauty.
Get to Know Kristina
What’s On Kristina’s Bucket List? The Dolomites, Banff National Park, and Greece.
What Does Kristina Enjoy Outside of Travel? Long walks and paddleboarding with her dog.
Lara D. – Owner, CEO
Experience: 12 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Lara
Lara is Owner and CEO of Bursch Travel and represents the third generation of Bursch family ownership.
Her grandfather, Pete Bursch, founded Bursch Travel in 1956, and Lara grew up with the family business as part of her life. After more than eight years working in digital marketing, she officially joined Bursch Travel in 2014 and today helps carry forward the company her grandfather started.
Travel continues to be an important part of Lara’s life personally as well as professionally. Morocco stands out for its culture, colors, and energy, while Italy holds a special place in her heart for its food and experiences. Alaska is another favorite for its remarkable scenery, but she’ll never forget the view and the feeling of Machu Picchu.
Get to Know Lara
What’s On Lara’s Bucket List? Antarctica, Switzerland, and New Zealand.
What Does Lara Enjoy Outside of Travel? Spending time with her sons, cheering them on at basketball and baseball, trying new restaurants, visiting museums, and—of course—planning her next vacation.
Laura G. – Welcome Wing
Experience: 27 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Laura
With 27 years at Bursch Travel, Laura is a familiar voice and face for many clients visiting or calling the Waite Park office.
As part of the front office team, she welcomes clients and helps connect them with the right Bursch Travel advisor, bringing decades of company knowledge and a friendly presence to her role.
One of Laura’s favorite travel memories is a whale-watching excursion in Kauai, where she and her husband had the opportunity to see and hear humpback whales up close.
Get to Know Laura
What Does Laura Never Travel Without? Her phone so she can stay connected with her family.
What’s On Laura’s Bucket List? Exploring more of Europe with her husband.
Top Travel Tip: Pack your patience. Delays and changes can happen while traveling, and treating others with patience and kindness can make the experience easier for everyone.
Mike D – President
Experience: 3 Years with Bursch Travel • 24 Years with Hess Travel
Meet Mike
Mike serves as President of Bursch Travel, bringing decades of industry leadership and operational experience to the company.
Before joining Bursch Travel, Mike spent 24 years with Hess Travel in Salt Lake City, serving as Chief Operating Officer for much of that time.
His background also includes an especially unusual chapter in travel logistics: from 1999 to 2002, Mike served as manager of the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team. Coordinating transportation for athletes and their equipment while traveling with the team gave him firsthand experience managing complex travel arrangements under demanding circumstances.
Get to Know Mike
What’s One of Mike’s Favorite Destinations? The United Kingdom, for its people, food, pubs, and soccer.
What Does Mike Enjoy Outside of Travel? Watching his three sons play competitive soccer, running, and fishing with his family.
Mozelle L. – General Manager
Experience: 30 Years with Bursch Travel
Professional Credentials: Certified Travel Counselor • Disney College of Knowledge Graduate
Meet Mozelle
With 30 years at Bursch Travel, Mozelle brings decades of travel-industry knowledge to her role as General Manager.
She holds an associate degree in Travel Management from Rasmussen College and is both a Certified Travel Counselor and graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge.
In addition to her management responsibilities, Mozelle has experience coordinating travel for sweepstakes winners from companies throughout the United States. Those trips can involve unique requirements and memorable experiences, including helping arrange a Los Angeles and Disneyland vacation for a young sweepstakes winner.
Get to Know Mozelle
What’s On Mozelle’s Bucket List? A two-week trip to London and Paris, with plenty of time for sightseeing, shopping, and discovering new foods.
Terri B. – Owner
Experience: 14 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Terri
Terri is an owner of Bursch Travel and brings decades of leadership experience to the family-owned company.
Before joining Bursch Travel in 2012, Terri spent 35 years in the medical service industry, including serving as a Vice President and Regional Manager responsible for 35 service centers across 18 states.
Travel has also given Terri and her family opportunities to experience cultures around the world. Some of her most memorable journeys include Egypt and a Nile River cruise, Israel and Jordan, an Irrawaddy River cruise through Myanmar, safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, and visits to Tokyo and Kyoto.
For Terri, some of the most meaningful travel experiences are those that provide opportunities to connect with local people and better understand a destination’s culture.
Get to Know Terri
A Particularly Special Travel Memory? Egypt, where Fred Bursch proposed to Terri in front of the Pyramids.
What’s On Terri’s Bucket List? Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Iceland, Vietnam, Ireland, and Antarctica.
What Does Terri Enjoy Outside of Travel? Spending time with family and grandchildren, walking, biking, golfing, gardening, boating, and skiing.
Sue P. – Chief Financial Officer
Experience: 44 Years with Bursch Travel
Meet Sue
Sue serves as Chief Financial Officer and has spent her entire 44-year career with Bursch Travel.
Her remarkable tenure gives her a unique perspective on the company’s growth and evolution over more than four decades, along with deep institutional knowledge of the family-owned business.
Outside of work, Sue is an avid cross-country skier and has traveled to support her son’s involvement in biathlon. One especially memorable experience was attending the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games in Austria, where she enjoyed both the excitement of the event and the beautiful Alpine scenery.
Get to Know Sue
What’s On Sue’s Bucket List? The Galápagos Islands and Antarctica.
What Does Sue Enjoy Outside of Travel? Cross-country skiing and supporting her son’s biathlon competitions.
