Prior to her current role, Mary Ellen was executive vice president of sales and marketing for the United States organization of BCD Travel.  She had previously served as president of BCD Travel’s West Division, a 13-state area with annual sales of more than $1 billion. Under her leadership, the West Division increased revenues more than 20-fold during a 10-year period. Mary Ellen also launched and served as president of BCD Travel’s online fulfillment services operation.

Before joining the company in 1993, Mary Ellen held various positions of increasing responsibility at American Express, where she pioneered global travel management services for American Express’ top 100 customers.

She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. She has also completed post-graduate coursework at the Kellogg Graduate School of Business Management.