I have had the enviable chance to travel and escort groups with Ellison Tours since 1998. My wife has been with Ellison Travel and Tours since 1982 and I have assisted her in all aspects of travel from our home office. Together we have planned and escorted tours to Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Hawaii, Austria, Monaco, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Cuba, United Kingdom, Ireland, Boston, New York, Province of Quebec, British Columbia and Canada's Maritime provinces.

My personal travels have also taken me to numerous American and Canadian cities as well as St. Kitt's, Cuba, Venezuela, Fiji, Denmark, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and the former Yugoslavia.

The groups have included drama groups, girl guides, community choirs, adult choirs, children's choirs, adult bands, high school choirs and high school bands.

In taking these tours, I have become aware of the needs and logistics of music groups. My travel experience allows the group to focus on its musical goals, while I try to relieve them of the travel responsibilities and decisions.

After attaining a degree in Civil Engineering, and teaching elementary school for 28 years, it is now my pleasure to share my love of travel with Ellison groups.