Meet the PES Staff

Joann Chaney - Executive Director

Joann is co-owner of the Professional Education Society (PES) and Global Tracks, which coordinates all travel for all PES courses. She built her career in travel by developing and managing Purdue University's Educational Travel Programs for thirteen years. Also while at Purdue she worked with the School of Pharmacy to develop continuing education travel experiences. Joann worked with over thirty professors sending 200 groups to 47 different countries. While at Purdue, she was awarded seven major grants to create customized educational travel programs and she published five books and articles about educational travel. Joann's working style of "knowing her clients" provides added value and a personal touch to all PES services.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 102

E-Mail: jchaney@globaltracks.com

Carey Kopetas - Director of Operations

Carey is co-owner of the Professional Education Society (PES) and Global Tracks, which coordinates all travel for all PES courses. She began her career planning group travel for leading international travel companies such as Abercrombie & Kent and Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. As a result, she has a robust industry network of top quality travel partners she utilizes to plan customized travel itineraries that are cost effective for our clients. Carey's business degrees in international studies and marketing, plus her extensive travel to over 80 different countries, allows her to assist clients in creating and managing any type of travel program. Carey's exceptional attention to detail and planning ensures a high standard of quality for all our operations.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 103

E-Mail: carey@globaltracks.com

Charlotte de Frances - Director of Development, Healthcare & Educational Programs

Charlotte ("Chuck") brings over 12 years experience in educational travel marketing, sales and development to the PES team. Combining a background in healthcare and education with a passion for travel, she developed and led a series of global CE expeditions with leading healthcare institutions and organizations for professionals, students, researchers and lifelong learners in a variety of international locales including the Peruvian Amazon and Andes, Australia, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Her program development vision has included catalyzing opportunities for cross cultural collaboration and exchange while fostering global perspectives and partnerships in healthcare education.

Raised a few miles shy of "Cajun Country" in Baton Rouge, La., Charlotte graduated magna cum laude from Louisiana State University, earning a BA in Speech and Psychology. She loves the outdoors and her interests include hiking, gardening, "lifelong learning" and meeting people with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints and a sense of humor.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 115

E-Mail: chuck@pestravel.com

William Chaney, Ph.D – Business Development

Bill brings 35 years of academic experience as a professor at Purdue University to our PES travel seminars. He is an accomplished teacher, researcher, and author, having received national awards for his achievements. During his tenure at Purdue University, Bill was extensively involved in international development and research projects and designed and led travel courses to Europe, South America, Africa, and China. He has either worked or traveled in more than 75 countries. His many talents enhance the educational components of PES travel programs. You may meet him on one of the travel seminars as a co-host.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 107

E-Mail: bill@globaltracks.com

James H. McCray, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., M.B.A. – Seminar Coordinator

James is a general dentist with a Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry. He established the Professional Education Society in 1980 and managed all programs through 2009. Many of you may have enjoyed traveling with James on past PES programs. Presently he serves as our seminar coordinator and consultant for program planning and development. He uses skills from his Masters degree in Business Administration to juggle the many tasks required in planning the group tours. He loves to explore foreign countries and discover the intriguing cultures and medical/dental challenges of the countries visited. He is an avid sailor, ballroom dancer and member of the Traveler's Century Club.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 112

E-Mail: mccray@bigplanet.com

Stella Spalding – Travel Coordinator

Stella is a graduate of Metropolitan State College of Denver with a BS Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management. She has recently traveled to Germany, Denmark, Norway and Namibia and has a deep passion for experiencing the world first-hand and learning about new cultures and environments. Stella loves to discuss travel and enjoys planning trips according to people's needs and interests. She has also been a massage therapist for the past twelve years and has a great love for cooking and photography. Her extensive knowledge of the travel industry make her an asset to the PES team.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 113

E-Mail: stella@globaltracks.com

Ashley Corrigan - Assistant Travel coordinator

Ashley received a softball scholarship to Colorado State University- Pueblo and is working towards receiving a Masters in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and Management. She has recently traveled to Scotland, Ireland, London and England and has a deep passion too continue traveling and experience other cultures.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 111

E-Mail: ashley@globaltracks.com

Amy Knezevich – Public Relations and Sales Support

Amy attended Metropolitan State College and received a BS degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management with an emphasis in Travel and Tourism. After graduation, she worked in Australia for six months and has traveled in Borneo, Fiji, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. Amy also worked as a Corporate Trainer and Administrative Manager for the food industry in Denver, Colorado prior to joining the Professional Education Society and Global Tracks team. Her talent, dedication, and enthusiasm make her a significant asset to the PES team.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 108

E-Mail: amy@globaltracks.com

Sara Pattemore – Designer

Sara is a graduate of Colorado State University with a BA in International Studies. She also attended the Boulder Travel School and has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Europe. She enjoys helping others experience new cultures and destinations and is always ready to share her extensive travel industry knowledge. Her vast knowledge of the travel industry combined with her computer skills and creativity make her a great asset with promotional materials.

Phone: 877.PES.7005 (877.737.7005) Ext. 110

E-Mail: sara@globaltracks.com