John Ueberroth
Executive Chairman, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
John A. Ueberroth is Executive Chairman of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. John has more than 30 years of executive level experience in the travel industry, ranging from global travel agencies, to airline and travel service companies, as well as major industry associations.
John began his career in the travel industry in 1967 when he joined his brother, Peter at Transportation Consultants International (TCI), which became the world’s largest travel representation company, representing hotels and airlines among other businesses. Subsequently, TCI bought Ask Mr. Foster travel agency, where John served as President from 1971-80, growing the business from 29 offices to over 1000. In 1980, TCI was sold to the Carlson Companies. John served as President of Carlson Travel Group from 1980 until 1989. From 1990-93, he served as Chairman and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, and from 1993 to 2003 he served as CEO of Ambassadors International (NASDAQ: AMIE). John joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts in 2004 as co-owner and partner with his wife, Gail.
In addition to his current post at Preferred Hospitality Group, John has also served as Chairman of other leading industry organizations, including Ambassadors Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPAX), Travel Industry Association of America, the U.S. Tour Operators Association.