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History of Advantage Travel Partners

Mary Sue Leathers, our President & CEO, whose successful history in travel agency management dates back to 1975, founded Advantage Performance Network in 1995. APN is a Performance Improvement Company that is dedicated to providing fresh and innovative solutions to meet the performance and travel needs of our Corporate Clients and Independent Contractor Network. APN is a full-service management company with expertise in Corporate Travel, Meeting Planning, Incentive Travel, Merchandise and Award Systems, Promotions, and Vacation Travel. APN is an innovative and diversified company. Due to the success of the company, APN built and owns its own Office Building, the Twin Lakes Executive Center, in which they moved into in December of 2001. "Advantage Travel Partners" is a division of APN, and is dedicated to offer our Independent Contractors the best support service and technology possible along with integrity.


Nancy Samec, CTC, is the Director of Advantage Travel Partners. Over the past 30 years, she has managed two retail travel agencies, was Director of Sales for a tour operator, and most recently VP and Operations Manager of a large IC Network. She knows what you want-and what you need. Maintaining strong Preferred Supplier relationships are of utmost importance to her. Her goals are simple. She is committed to help you succeed in your business, by providing you with strong operational, technical and accounting support, so you can service your clients the best possible way.