Our Agent Hall of Fame recognizes top agents who consistently achieve high sales and represent KHM Travel Group in a professional way. Inductees honor our Core Values in their interactions with our suppliers, team, and network of agents.
The criteria to be considered for the Agent Hall of Fame include:
- Be an agent with KHM Travel Group for a minimum of 10 years
- Reach Platinum or higher Pinnacle status
- Serve at least 1 term on the KHM Travel Group Agent Advisory Board
- Invest time, talent, and resources in other KHM Travel Group travel agents and the agent community as a whole
“When we first introduced our Agent Hall of Fame in 2020, we wanted to celebrate travel agents who have consistently demonstrated excellence—not only as top producers but as true professionals who represent our host agency with dedication and integrity. Each of our Hall of Fame inductees embodies the Core Values that are so instrumental to the heart of KHM Travel Group. To our past winners, thank you for your unwavering commitment. Your contributions have helped shape our community, and we are so incredibly grateful for all that you do.” – KHM Travel Group President and CEO Rick Zimmerman
KHM Travel Group Agent Hall of Fame Inductees
Alison Turner | Powell Travel and Tours LLC (2020)
Alison has helped KHM Travel Group reach new heights, breaking glass ceilings and showing what is possible in the travel industry. After seeing her success, dozens of suppliers realized the potential of the independent agent and decided to invest their time and raise our commission rates – a benefit that all agents now enjoy! As our first Agent Hall of Fame Inductee, Alison has led the way in showing that a person could start a home-based travel agency with no prior experience and make it a profitable, thriving business.
Emily Bookey | Emily’s Travel (2021)
When you think of someone who is always willing to share expertise to help her fellow agents, Emily is the first to come to mind. Her passion for travel began while on a high school trip and continued through her first tour through Italy in 2006. As an active agent, Emily is a familiar face at KHM Travel Group and industry events. Those who have had the opportunity to spend time with Emily around the world also know what a fantastic travel companion she is! As a travel consultant and owner of Emily’s Travel, LLC, she loves helping clients plan their dream vacations, honeymoons, and destination weddings.
Cheryl Mitchell | Vacations by Cheryl (2022)
Cheryl was first inspired to join the industry because of a lifetime love of travel instilled in her by her parents, taking their seven children cross-country every summer. Since joining KHM Travel Group in 2007, her business has reached amazing heights. In addition to winning multiple KHM Travel Group Awards, she has also risen to the prestigious Diamond level of our Pinnacle Program and was one of the first members to serve on the Advisory Board. When she first started her career in travel, she never thought it was going to be such demanding work, but feels the rewards far surpass the hours spent making travel dreams come true.
Hollie Schmitt | Memory Making Travel (2023)
Hollie grew up on a dairy farm and spent a summer during high school in Iceland as an exchange student. After graduating, she worked as a nanny and traveled all over the U.S. After starting her own family and talking with another travel agent about the possibility to balance a career in travel and her busy family life, she joined KHM Travel Group in 2011. Hollie’s willingness to drive a bus full of her clients to the airport to ensure they made their flight earned her ASTA’s Extra Mile Award. She entered our Pinnacle program in 2015 and has since worked her way up to the Diamond Pinnacle level.
Laurence Pinckney | Zenbiz Travel LLC (2024)
Laurence is an award-winning travel advisor who has been with KHM Travel Group since 2009. Beyond his achievements in selling travel, Laurence has made an impact in the industry through his dedication to moving the travel agent community forward through his leadership and passion for helping others. He was one of our original Regional Coordinators, a role he held for 5 years. He served on the KHM Travel Group Advisor Board for 4 years and was a founding member of KHM Travel Group’s DE&I Advisory Committee. Outside of our host agency, Laurence represents the larger travel community through his involvement on the Northstar/Travel Weekly Black Travel Advisor Committee.
