New Leadership Team for Next Generation of John Hall’s Alaska
John Hall’s Alaska CEO and President Elizabeth Hall (left) and COO/CFO Joe Hall.
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Family-owned small-group tour operator John Hall’s Alaska organized a new leadership team ahead of the visitor season, upon the passing of founder and CEO John Hall Sr. in February. The transition began last year, when two of his children took on greater executive responsibilities.
Elizabeth Hall adds CEO to her previous title as President. Hall earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration. She grew up immersed in the motorcoach industry alongside her father and became COO in 2011.
Her brother Joe Hall, who became COO last year, takes on the duties of Chief Financial Officer as well. Like his sister, he has worked for the company since 2001.
John Hall III becomes President/Chair of the Board for the three brands under Anderson House Tours, Inc., the Minnesota-based umbrella company for John Hall’s Alaska, Black Label Experiences (which focuses on premium international travel beyond Alaska), and Bucket List Travel Dreams (specializing in once-in-a-lifetime trips).
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Erica Gindele
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Erica Gindele joins John Hall’s Alaska as Director of Tour Operations, overseeing all tour operations, Alaska and World Adventure partnerships, and product development. Gindele brings a background in the travel, tourism, and the service industry.
Jeremy Schuler
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Jeremy Schuler joins John Hall’s Alaska as Director of Strategic Accounts and Partnerships, responsible for designing custom tour products for charter partners. A former Alaska small group tour company owner himself, Schulder’s entrepreneurial background gives him a strong foundation for cultivating relationships and growing both Alaska and Minnesota operations.
Haley Walleser
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Haley Walleser joins John Hall’s Alaska as Director of Motorcoach and Charter Operations, managing all charter and group partnerships for Alaska and Minnesota operations and serving as the primary point of contact for all contracts. Walleser brings nearly fifteen years of Alaska tourism experience spanning statewide operations.
Brian Teague
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Brian Teague joins John Hall’s Alaska as Director of Art Production, responsible for ensuring brand identity and creative representation of all the sister brands in catalog production, website design and maintenance, and social media visuals. Teague brings an extensive background in marketing design with a strong emphasis and experience in visual storytelling.
Emily Burton
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Emily Burton joins John Hall’s Alaska as Social Media and Content Producer, managing the company’s social media channels, written content, and all guest communication and support. Burton’s background spans destination and product marketing with a broad history in domestic and international travel.
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