CTM Expands Sales Leadership to Accelerate Strategic Growth in North America

Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has announced four key additions to its North American business development team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term client success.

The appointments include a new senior executive leader and three experienced professionals to strengthen CTM’s ability to serve a diverse range of clients from high-volume global enterprises to mid-market and niche customer segments. The expanded team reflects CTM’s investment in specialized, experienced talent to support businesses as they navigate today’s rapidly evolving travel landscape.

“We’re aligning our team with where the market is going, not where it’s been,” said Mary Ellen Hess, CTM’s EVP of Business Development in North America. “Each new team member brings proven expertise, a customer-centric mindset, and a shared passion for delivering value through strategic travel partnerships. We are redefining what modern sales leadership looks like – built on a customer-first strategy leveraging data, technology, agility, and long-term relationships.”

Joining CTM is Linda Shevlin, who will report to Hess, leading CTM’s North American SME and Enterprise sales organization, with a focus on accelerating growth, deepening client partnerships, and delivering travel solutions that reflect CTM’s commitment to innovation and service excellence. In the role of Senior Vice President, Business Development, Shevlin will bring more than 25 years of corporate travel leadership, with a proven track record in global sales strategy and client relationship management. Shevlin has held senior roles at top travel management companies, driving revenue growth and leading high-performing teams to success.

“CTM’s reputation for innovation and customer-centricity aligns with my personal growth goals and drew me to the organization,” said Shevlin. “I’m excited to join a team that’s redefining what modern travel management looks like and to help drive meaningful value for our clients.”

Kerin McKinnon, with over 20 years of experience, joins as Vice President, Business Development, focusing on supporting complex, large-market organizations. A passionate advocate for the travel industry, McKinnon lends her time and talent to industry organizations such as GBTA and ASTA, and is currently the Chair of the Travel and Meetings Society (TAMS).

In addition, Josh Geis, a rising leader in the business travel space and former Captain in the U.S. Army, has been appointed Director of Business Development, focusing on strategic partnerships across CTM’s enterprise portfolio.

Supporting Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP), CTM’s dedicated brand for higher education travel, in the role of Director, Business Development will be James Fealey. He joins with nearly two decades of experience, helping institutions optimize travel programs and enhance the academic travel experience. Fealey has held sales and leadership roles with Semester at Sea, STA Travel, and ScholarTrip, specializing in educational travel and study abroad programs.

These appointments strengthen CTM’s offering, enhancing its ability to support customers across all stages of travel program maturity, from growing businesses to global organizations.

“As demand for more agile, personalized travel programs continues to grow across North America, we’re investing in the right people to meet that need,” said Anita Salvatore, CEO of CTM North America. “These appointments strengthen our ability to scale with our customers and bring a sharper regional focus to our global offering.”

For more information about CTM’s sales team, visit us.travelctm.com or connect with us during GBTA 2025.