Our Experts

Richard Levy soloed in a Cessna 150 on his16th birthday and went on to earn the following certificates/ratings: Private, Commercial, Instrument, Instructor, Ground Instructor, Instrument Instructor, Multi-engine, Multi-engine Instructor, and Airline Transport Pilot. He flew C-130s for the U.S. Air Force, then began a 41-year career at American Airlines, retiring at the mandatory age of 65 as a Boeing 777 captain. He now works as a Flight Crew Training Instructor at another major airline. In his free time, he serves as an aviation expert for attorneys and appears on TV to discuss aviation news.

With over 20 years in the travel industry, Joanne McNellis is a trusted expert dedicated to traveler safety and well-being. She founded Travel Safety Solutions to promote awareness and embed safety into every journey. Driven by a passion for exploration and protection, Joanne works to elevate travel experiences through education and advocacy. Her mission is to shape a safer future for all travelers, one conversation at a time.

Lynn Farrell is the President of Foremost Travel Group, encompassing Windy City Travel, Oswego Travel, and Traveloni. Her journey in the travel industry began in 1980 at Foremost Travel. She ascended through various roles and acquired the agency in 2000, subsequently expanding it. Her team specializes in both business and leisure travel, orchestrating a multitude of journeys for clients.

With more than eight years in the travel agency business, Victoria Fricke and her team at Vic's Vacations love curating the perfect vacation for their clients. Whether they're crafting honeymoons, tropical getaways, destination weddings, European bucket-list trips, cruises and beyond they're always prepared to deliver a dream trip to you and yours. Their extensive first hand knowledge and respect within the industry position them as the leaders and support to make your trip the one you always envisioned without the stress that goes into planning it.