LEADERSHIP

Meet the people who keep our chapter thriving.

The strength of the ASTA Central Atlantic Chapter comes from dedicated professionals who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to lead our community.

Their efforts keep our chapter a vibrant hub for collaboration and growth.

BOUNDLESS TRAVEL

Cecile Blot

SECRETART

Owner of Boundless Travels, which launched in 2018. Cecile has helped countless clients explore the world with ease and excitement. Having traveled to more than 65 countries herself, she brings firsthand knowledge, curiosity, and a passion to every trip she plans. As an ASTA board member she is an advocate for her agency, her colleagues, and all travel professionals. 

tapestry travel

Beth Rowan

PRESIDENT

Beth Rowan, VTA, is the owner of Tapestry Travel and is a luxury
travel advisor specializing in culturally immersive travel around the globe. Having traveled extensively across all seven continents, Beth is
deeply committed to connecting people and cultures around the world and creating lifetime memories for her clients. She is located in Montgomery County, MD, and has been a proud member of the leadership team since early 2021, committed to educating and advocating for advisors and the industry as a whole.

FRONT PORCH TRAVEL

Kimberly Hilliard

VICE PRESIDENT

Kimberly Hilliard, CTA, is Co-Owner of Front Porch Travel, a Virtuoso agency founded in 2015 with offices in Annapolis, MD, and Charleston, SC. Specializing in luxury worldwide travel, FPT is dedicated to creating lifelong connections. An active leader in the Central Atlantic Chapter since 2021, Kimberly now serves as Vice President, working to grow ASTA’s awareness and influence among advisors in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

 Zuriana's Elegant Occasions

Holly Blackett 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Holly is a luxury wedding specialist who helps couples make it easy for their guests to get to the celebration. She offers simple, stress-free guidance on travel and guest experience so everyone arrives ready to enjoy the big day.

DOWN WITH DAVIS

Russell Davis

TREASURER

Russell Davis is the owner of Down with Davis, a travel agency specializing in curated custom group travel. He focuses on creating unique and trendsetting experiences that go beyond typical social media highlights. Russell views ASTA as a vital organization dedicated to preserving the foundation of the travel industry. Committed to giving back, he contributes his time and expertise to support the industry’s growth, ensuring future generations of travel professionals can thrive.

HM Travel Design

Harry McKenzie

MARKETING

Harry McKenzie, CTA, VTA, crafts personalized, worry-free adventures from the Baltimore/ Washington metropolitan area to destinations worldwide. Harry blends industry credentials and strong supplier relationships with a passion for thoughtful trip design to make every client’s journey seamless and unforgettable.

Everybody can be great…
because anybody can serve.

- Dr. Martin Luther King JR.