About Us

Empowering travel agents is at the heart of our mission. Jamie opened her agency with the goal of helping other travel agents experience the joy she found in the industry.  

Whether you seek to make travel a fulfilling second job or a full-fledged career, we are thrilled to assist you. Leveraging our experience and expertise, we'll support you in establishing and expanding your book of business.

 Travel allows you the ability to create unforgettable experiences for yourself, your family, and your esteemed clients.  Allow us to guide you towards success, fulfilment, and profitability as a travel professional.

Hailing from rural Illinois, Jamie began her career as a high school teacher, eventually transitioning to teaching college online after becoming a mom to her trio. As an assistant professor of political science at a major online university, she decided to pursue her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in corporate training and eLearning in 2014. During the same year, she discovered her passion for travel and started as an independent contractor, selling travel.

In January 2020, Jamie completed her Ph.D., left her teaching profession, and launched her own independent travel agency, Pineapple Escapes, LLC. Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, Jamie and her team of Pineapple Escapes agents persevered and are thrilled that travel has come full circle.

Jamie takes pride in being a mother to three vibrant teens and sharing her home with her husband of 19 years, Mike, three cats - Ike, Kiki, and Pudge, and their French Bulldog, Chip. Her interests span from desserts, reading, and family time to her beloved Peloton (#rides4dolewhip) and, of course, traveling.

As an eclectic soul, Jamie and her family explore the world, cherishing their adventures together. Some of their favorite destinations include Hawaii and Aulani, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, various cruises, all-inclusive getaways, and captivating overseas locations like Cape Town, Paris, Rome, and Garmish Partenkirchen.

Though her academic journey might not have foretold this career path, Jamie appreciates the experiences and flexibility her current roles offer. With an ardent passion for travel, she takes immense joy in assisting families in creating lasting vacation memories and helping her travel agent colleagues reach their full potential.