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Linda Kushner, Founder Linda Kushner founded Custom Tours, Inc. in 1969 as a tour service for visitors to the Southern California area. As the need for convention services developed, the company reorganized and began providing complete destination management services under the name Kushner & Associates. Linda is still active in the business, and her responsibilities include oversight of the accounting department and on-site management of optional tours. Susan Kushner, President After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, Susan began working full time with Kushner & Associates in 1986. She has held managment positions in both the operations and sales departments. Susan is recognized as a transportation expert, having designed and implemented convention shuttles for groups up to 60,000 people. Currently, she is the owner and managing director of Kushner & Associates and provides the leadership and expertise that will successfully move the company into the 21st century. Erika Hinzman, Account Manager Erika joined the team at Kushner & Associates in 1996 after graduating Cum Laude from the University of Southern California. She began her career as a program assistant and has been promoted to Account Manager. Her primary responsibilities include developing new business, servicing existing accounts, and managing programs of all types and sizes. Katie Moore, Director of Sales Katie Moore, a Kushner & Associates team member since January, 2000, contributes her wealth of experience with hotel service and corporate meeting planning to her clients' programs. Having worked with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for over 7 years, Katie has extensive knowledge of transportation, guest services, banquets, sales, and conference planning. She focuses her efforts at Kushner & Associates on capturing the corporate and incentive market for destination management. Leanne Whang, Account Manager Leanne came to Kushner & Associates as a program assistant in 1994. Currently, she specializes in city-wide transportation systems, and she has arranged shuttle service for groups as large as 50,000 people. In addition, Leanne is responsible for providing services for corporate clients. Jonathon deKarr, Program Manager Jon began working for Kushner & Associates as an independent contractor in 1997. In August 1998, after serving three years at The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, Jon decided to move to Kushner & Associates full-time, as a Program Manager. Jon coordinates both association and corporate programs and strives to provide the highest-quality service to ensure customer service. Sabrina Ingber, Program Assistant Sabrina joined the team in 1999. Sabrina was first introduced to the hospitality industry when she was hired by UCSB to plan their 1998 Parents' Weekend and the 1999 Commencement Ceremonies. As a program assistant, Sabrina is involved in all facets of business at Kushner & Associates. To contact us, just email Kushner & Associates.