What Travel Managers Want: Insights from Industry Leaders

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring travel managers from diverse industries as they share their top priorities, biggest challenges, and expectations for the future of corporate travel. We’ll explore key topics such as policy compliance, traveler experience, and the role of technology in shaping modern travel programs. Gain actionable insights and practical strategies to better align with what travel managers truly need in today’s evolving landscape.

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Emily Earley - Zions Bank Corporate Travel Specialist

Emily Earley is a seasoned travel professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. As a Corporate Travel Specialist at Zions Bank, she brings deep expertise from her long career in travel management, where she has supported organizations and travelers with exceptional service, insight, and care. A lifelong Utah resident, Emily combines her passion for exploring new destinations with a special love for all things Disney. Whether planning complex itineraries or discovering new places herself, she brings enthusiasm, knowledge, and a personal touch to every journey.

Michael Lyons - JLL  Global Travel Manager

Michael Lyons is a seasoned corporate travel management professional with 35 plus years of experience. He has spent the majority of his career as a travel buyer.      He has managed travel in a variety of industries and currently is Global Travel Manager at JLL, a global leader in corporate real estate. He is a passionate believer in      the power of managed travel. He is the grandfather of six so that’s where the majority of his free time is spent.

Randy Luck - Sr Manager Accounts Payable & Travel

With over 8 years of dedicated experience as the Global Travel Manager for Ancestry, Randy expertly oversees the strategic           management of corporate travel     programs on a global scale. He has successfully implemented innovative travel solutions that support Ancestry’s dynamic, worldwide workforce while maintaining     strategic financial controls.

Jared Stoof — Corporate & General Authority Travel Manager

Jared Stoof has served as the Corporate and General Authority Travel Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the past nine years. In this role, he oversees global travel operations, supports leaders and employees across the Church, and ensures     safe, efficient, and policy‑aligned travel experiences.  Before his current position, Jared managed travel operations in the South America Northwest Area, directing travel services for Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Bolivia.  Jared is happily married and the father of two boys. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and cooking.

NEW this year – Monthly Raffles
We’ll be hosting small monthly raffles at our meetings! Feel free to bring an item to contribute, there’s no minimum or maximum value, though a general guideline is $35 or less (unless you have something amazing to share). Items can be brought to the meeting or donated in advance by emailing [email protected].

Raffle tickets will be sold at the door for $1 per ticket.