President

After a successful career in the retail industry, in 2012 Jill LaBarre turned her passion for travel into a career shift and started her own travel agency. Since then, she has become a highly respected leader in the world of host agencies and independent travel professionals. Before joining Travel Agent Pro, Jill has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the travel advisor community by providing exceptional support, guidance and resources to independent contractors, turning their entrepreneurial dreams into successful businesses.

Jill's journey in the travel industry led her to Travel Agent Pro, a member of the Signature Travel Network Consortia. Jill is dedicated to empowering travel advisors with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a competitive market. Under her leadership, the network has expanded its offerings to include innovative technology solutions, robust marketing programs, and extensive educational resources through TAP's alliance with Signature Travel Network. Jill's commitment to helping travel professionals grow their businesses is evident in the numerous mentorship programs and workshops she has spearheaded, aimed at fostering collaboration and community within the industry. She has been recognized with several industry awards focused on excellence in partnership.

In addition to her professional achievements, Jill is known for her approachable leadership style. She believes in building strong relationships with the advisors she serves and is always willing to share her wealth of knowledge with those looking to elevate their careers. Jill's passion for the travel industry extends beyond her professional life, as she is also an avid traveler who enjoys discovering new destinations, especially by cruise and experiencing different cultures firsthand.

Jill's dedication to the success of independent travel advisors, combined with her leadership experience, continues to shape the future of travel agencies and their clients. She is a firm believer that with the right support and resources, you can build a successful travel business, and she remains committed to making that vision a reality for her members.

Owner

Lia Vincent is a travel industry veteran with 20 + years of travel planning experience. As an advocate for travel advisors, she has participated on several travel advisory boards, including American Airlines Vacations Advisory, Delta Vacations Emerging Leaders, Hilton All Inclusive, Marival Resorts and La Coleccion's Think Tank. Lia's expertise in travel is recognized as a regular guest travel speaker on NBC news and as a TravelAge West TrendSetters.

Lia's passion for the travel industry includes leading a team of independent contractors to great success. They have achieved the coveted Crown Jewel Status with ALGV, Triple Platinum with AIC / Hard Rock, Agents of Influence / Leading Allies, just to name a few. She was recently featured in the Travel Market Report MasterAdvisor program sharing her knowledge with other travel advisors.

Lia's focus in travel includes sharing her vast experiences in travel planning with entrepreneurs seeking a career in travel. As an owner of traditional agencies along with online travel businesses, both with employees and independent contractors, her wealth of knowledge and leadership is a great resource for the industry today. Lia is a supporter of ASTA, and serves as President of the Oklahoma Chapter. She is committed to ensuring travel professionals can achieve their personal success through education, collaboration and innovation. She's excited to lead business owners through Travel Agent Pro.

Chris has been developing and marketing travel websites since 2010 for agencies in Texas and Oklahoma. Chris Vincent is an active traveler and likes to immerse himself in new destinations. Whether it's bungee jumping off the highest jump in the world, or hiking the 8,000+ steps up Mount Taishan in China, there isn't much that Chris won't try.

He has visited every continent except Antarctica, and has spent extensive time in Australia, New Zealand, China and Europe. Chris is your contact for extreme sports travel in exotic locations. Chris spends most of his day doing software architecture for a local company in Oklahoma City. In his spare time he enjoys investment trading, playing the saxophone and hanging out with his sons, Jack and George.