Experience

Covington Travel

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President, Business Development

  • Apr 2006 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia A full-service Travel Management Company specializing in Corporate Travel and Meetings Management as well as Vacations and Cruises. As an a Affiliate of BCD Travel, a member of Virtuoso, and a member of the Commonwealth Business Travel Group, Covington offers regional strength combined with a Global presence. In my role, I am responsible for new corporate business as well as growth of existing business. I also cultivate and develop relationships in our industry that assist us in our efforts… Show more A full-service Travel Management Company specializing in Corporate Travel and Meetings Management as well as Vacations and Cruises. As an a Affiliate of BCD Travel, a member of Virtuoso, and a member of the Commonwealth Business Travel Group, Covington offers regional strength combined with a Global presence. In my role, I am responsible for new corporate business as well as growth of existing business. I also cultivate and develop relationships in our industry that assist us in our efforts to find new business, potential acquisitions, and stay informed of competitive activity. Show less



GBTA | Global Business Travel Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Officer

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2021

  Virginia A chapter of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the VBTA serves the membership of Richmond, the Tidewater area, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke. I served as VBTA Secretary/Treasurer 2008-2009, President 2010-2013 and 2016-2017 and Past President/Chairman 2014-2015 and 2018-2021. I also served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) of GBTA for the 2012-2013 term and it's Vice President 2014-2015. Beginning in 2019, I am a member of the GBTA Aviation… Show more A chapter of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the VBTA serves the membership of Richmond, the Tidewater area, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke. I served as VBTA Secretary/Treasurer 2008-2009, President 2010-2013 and 2016-2017 and Past President/Chairman 2014-2015 and 2018-2021. I also served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) of GBTA for the 2012-2013 term and it's Vice President 2014-2015. Beginning in 2019, I am a member of the GBTA Aviation Committee. Show less



US Airways (now American Airlines)

• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Sales Manager, District Sales Manager

  • Apr 1980 - Dec 2005

  Atlanta, Charlotte, Virginia, and the Southeastern US. Sales Representative, City Sales Manager, and District Sales Manager for Piedmont Airlines. District Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager for US Airways. responsible for Corporate and Travel Agency Sales in my assigned geography. Direct reports included sales managers, ticket office staff, (both retail and government/military) and administrative staff. Consistently had one of the best performing portfolios of accounts in the company.



NaPeg Talent Associates

• Musician

  • Jan 1977 - Jan 1980

  NaPeg was an entertainment agency in Nashville, TN who assisted performers by managing their careers and bookings throughout the United States. Sam performed on guitar/woodwinds/vocals while working with this agency.