Management Team Bios

Jackie Johnson
Director of Planning: Jackie has been with Advanced Incentive Travel since it opened in 1990. Her experience encompasses 33 years in various facets of the travel industry. After beginning in the wholesale and retail market, she moved into the incentive field and was the Manager of the Air Department for Business Incentives, Inc. in Minneapolis for four years. Since then, she found her true passion in planning incentive travel programs. She has been designing programs around the globe for twenty-five (25) years. Jackie is well respected in the business and draws on her well-established relationships and diplomatic expertise to obtain the best value and creative programs for her clients.

Erin Clewett
Planning & Program Management: At AIT, Erin plans and operates unique travel experiences throughout the world and provides on-site customized service for any group function. Prior to joining AIT, Erin received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Arizona, Tucson. In addition to attending the University and participating in intercollegiate athletics (soccer), Erin organized group events and fundraisers for the American Lung Association, developing her skills in coordinating and managing large group events. Through her vast travel experiences Erin has developed a strong commitment and passion for this industry. Her event planning skills, customized techniques and in depth knowledge of the travel industry make Erin a valuable asset to AIT.

Jody Johnston
Director of Operations: Jody joined AIT in the summer of 2006 with 13 years experience in the travel industry. He graduated from Trans World Airlines Travel Academy in 1993 and worked as a reservation agent for TWA for four years. Since then he has built a wealth of experience in corporate travel handling VIP clientele for American Express and the University of Southern California (USC) account for Carlson Wagonlit. As a valued member of the AIT team Jody overseas group operations and works with the airlines directly to book group air for incentive and corporate programs.

Wendy McNeil
Group Operations: Wendy has a truly international background. She was born and raised in Chile, moved to the United States when she was 18 years old and is a British citizen. She traveled extensively while growing up. As a result, her good sense of geography and her fluency in Spanish have made her a great asset to the AIT team. She has been employed at AIT since 1995 and has developed strong relationships with hotels and ground suppliers worldwide. Wendy is experienced at operating trips and meetings of all sizes.

New York Office
Peter Penizotto
Director of National Accounts: Peter comes to AIT with a wealth of experience in the travel and business meeting industry. He is in his tenth year of representing AIT with primary focus on business development for the east coast market, based out of Syracuse.

Previous to his entry into the incentive travel business he enjoyed a long, successful career with Carrier Corporation with executive positions in sales, marketing communications and market development with primary responsibility for corporate business meetings, dealer and distributor recognition programs, customer events and travel.

This experience on both sides of the fence makes Peter uniquely qualified to ensure that each and every AIT program is tailored to meet our client's needs and objectives and to maximize return on their incentive dollar investment.