SHARON ELLIOTT CARR has been a mainstay in the travel industry for over 20 years. She has traveled the world and has gained first-hand, extensive knowledge in all aspects of the travel business. She has served as the President of the Dallas Skal Club, a travel industry service organization. Sharon was the first -- and to-date the only -- female president in the 40-year history of Dallas Skal. She is an active member of the American Society of Travel Agents, and has served on their scholarship board. In 1996, she was voted "Travel Professional of the Year" by the 3020 Society.

"I have learned every facet of the travel industry from the ground up -- literally. It was absolutely the best possible education, because there are no shortcuts to product knowledge and tour expertise. It's a crazy business, and I love it."

-- Sharon Carr