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 sits 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. She is a regular guest travel speaker on NBC news, TravelAge West TrendSetters, Triple Platinum Agency with AIC / Hard Rock, Agents of Influence / Leading Allies, just to name a few.

Lia was recently featured on the first Travel Market Report MasterAdvisor program of 2023. This series is a 45-minute live session with TMR interviewing advisors on specific topics, and sharing their knowledge with other travel advisors.

Her top agency, Vincent Vacations, each year is ranked in the top 5 for sales with American Airlines - The only travel agency invited to host events at American Airlines Headquarters, including their annual retreat. Lia also owns and runs AllInclusiveWeddings.com, and her Disney Agency, Magical Vacations is an EarMarked agency with Disney. In addition, she owns a Platinum agency with Apple Leisure Group, Diamond Elite with Delta Vacations, is a Preferred Sandals Agency, Diamond with AIC Hotel Group, just to name a few.

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.