Meet our team of travel experts

Mark has worked in travel media and technology for over 20 years. He was an early employee at user-generated content pioneer VirtualTourist.com, and as VP of Advertising Sales, he was instrumental in building the business by hiring, training, and leading the advertising sales and operations teams. When TripAdvisor acquired VirtualTourist in 2008, Mark was promoted to help build and run TripAdvisor’s National DMO Sales Team. Mark has served Tiki as Chief Revenue Officer since 2013 and was named CEO in 2025.

Ross Co-Founded Clicktripz in 2010 and served as CEO until early 2025 when he passed the torch to longtime Clicktripz CRO, Mark Mamber. Prior to Clicktripz, Ross held various business development and leadership roles at VirtualTourist, KAYAK, and Dealbase/HotelTonight. Ross remains active in a supporting role at Tiki as its Chief Vision Officer. A proud resident of Lincoln, NE, Ross enjoys mountain biking, golfing, and ice skating (poorly) on local lakes or his backyard rink.

Jeremy served as the COO & President of Clicktripz for nearly a decade, helping to grow the company into a leading travel technology platform by delighting clients with innovations that deliver measurable results. Jeremy is a member of the Board of Directors of Research Solutions (NASDAQ: RSSS) where he joined to accelerate the company’s transformation from a document delivery business into a SaaS platform that integrates AI into scientific workflows. Jeremy began his career in financial services, as an Analyst in the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs. Jeremy also served as an analyst for a multi-billion dollar family office based out of the EMEA region, and has held investment banking positions at Banc of America Securities and Houlihan Lokey. His long hours in the finance industry inspired him to travel more.

Jamie has been in the travel and tourism industry for over a decade. She served as Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Discover Long Island, during which time she sat on the Board of Directors for the New York State Tourism Industry Association. In addition to her time in-house at a DMO, Jamie also has significant tourism agency experience working in public relations for Development Counsellors International and marketing for Madden Media, where she oversaw all East Coast client accounts. She lives on Long Island, New York with her husband and their four children: two daughters and two labradoodles.

Scott is an accomplished travel marketer with 20+ years in tourism and destination marketing. He has a proven track record of crafting innovative strategies that drive demand and create emotional consumer connections. As a senior leader, including CMO roles, he has built high-performing teams, driven revenue, and forged key partnerships. Recognized as a Top 25 Mind in Hospitality Sales & Marketing by HSMAI, his expertise spans integrated marketing, digital transformation, and brand development. A former collegiate athlete, he values teamwork and diverse perspectives. He has served on advisory boards for eTourism, Simpleview, Brand USA, and Destinations International. Passionate about data-driven storytelling, Scott leverages insights and digital strategies to shape the future of marketing.

Sheri has two decades of expertise in media strategy and brand partnerships, with a focus spanning ten years within the travel and tourism industry. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with leading destination marketing organizations (DMOs), crafting strategic advertising and marketing partnerships during her tenures at Tripadvisor, Adara, and Orbitz. Beyond her extensive involvement in the travel industry, Sheri possesses a wealth of media experience, having partnered with Fortune 500 companies to deliver innovative and complex advertising solutions across various digital platforms, ad tech, and video streaming publishers. Notably, she has spearheaded media strategy development as a Strategy Director at ad agency OMD. A native of the east coast, Sheri calls southern California home.

Rich has been deeply ingrained in the travel and tourism industry for over twelve years. Rich is a strategic thinker with a passion for the industry. He uses his DMO background working directly with tourism DMOs of all sizes, helping them achieve their marketing goals. In a previous position, he was the Regional Marketing Communications Manager – Americas for Tourism New Zealand, his home country. Before joining Tiki, Rich was the Senior Sales Director for Zartico and before that, Sales Director at Adara, overseeing Western US clients. Rich has also been a California Travel Association Board member for over 7 years. Currently living in Santa Barbara, California, Rich enjoys the outdoors and adventures with his two young children.

Jackie is a marketing executive with 20+ years in destination marketing, communications, and strategy. Most recently, she was AVP of Marketing at National Harbor, leading marketing and sales for its convention & visitors association, retail, and events, including MGM National Harbor and The Capital Wheel. Named Maryland Tourism Ambassador of the Year in 2023, she serves on the Maryland Tourism Coalition Board. Previously, she was VP of Marketing for Visit Loudoun in Northern Virginia, elevating its brand and wine tourism to national recoginition. She also spent 12 years at Destination Canada, leading U.S. and global marketing efforts for leisure and business travel.

Damien has 25+ years in online travel, holding key roles at major OTAs. At Orbitz.com, he led European Distribution initiatives, and at lastminute.com, he rolled-out the Hotel contracting strategy in France. As Sales and Product Director at Kelkoo.com, he revamped the Travel proposition across nine countries, enhancing offerings in Flights, Hotels, and Car Hire. Before Tiki, he was Director of Distribution at HouseTrip.com, Europe’s largest vacation rental site, where he built the Distribution department and led global business development. With expertise in strategy, innovation, and growth, Damien brings a wealth of leadership and industry experience to Tiki.

Travis earned his degree in International Business from SDSU, where he discovered his passion for travel while studying abroad and helping manage a hostel in Chile. He started his career in marketing with Jack in the Box. Soon after, he joined their digital ad agency to help clients plan and buy digital media. Eventually, he moved into adtech sales at Conversant Media (acquired by Epsilon) and at Brightroll Video (acquired by Yahoo!), where he helped agencies and brands across all industries utilize new ad technology. Now with Tiki, he leverages his digital ad solutions background and his passion for travel to grow partnerships with the largest travel brands in the world.

Dean is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in business development, technology, and digital marketing, earning recognition on platforms like CNBC. Originally from the UK, his career has taken him across the U.S. and Europe, including a key role leading sales and marketing for Webjet North America. With over a decade in the travel sector, he brings a fresh perspective and innovative strategies. A devoted Manchester United fan—though he jokes it’s more of a trial than a pleasure—He also has a penchant for cheesy puns, much to the amusement (and occasional suffering) of those around him.

Richard is a seasoned leader in the global travel and travel technology industry, bringing 20 years of experience across almost all travel verticals, including airlines, hotels, GDSs, OTAs, and corporate booking tools. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record of driving business growth, forging strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams within some of the industry's most recognized organizations, including American Airlines, Sabre and TravelClick. At Tiki, Richard is responsible for US / Canada publisher and brand advertising sales. With deep industry expertise and a results-driven approach, Richard continues to leverage his experience to deliver impactful solutions and drive long-term success.

Leah comes with an established background in the tourism and hospitality industry with almost 10 years' experience. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work with DMOs all over the US, including Visit Boulder and Downtown Raleigh Alliance, gaining valuable insights into the world of Destination Marketing. Before joining Tiki, Leah was on the agency side of things at Simpleview specializing in client work, managing projects and helping DMO's achieve business growth and digital transformation. Leveraging expertise in account management, customer engagement, and business strategy, Leah works closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth and streamline processes.