Our Franchisees
Jason Armstrong, Franchise Owner since 2013, Spokane, WA
Whether working as a funeral director or a vacation specialist, I love to hear people’s stories and help them find solutions. In both fields I find that people don’t understand or are overwhelmed by all of the options they face. I help narrow down the options to the most appropriate...
Suzanne Klasen, Franchise Owner since 2012, Porter Ranch, CA
I was looking for an opportunity to own my own business. I had previously worked in sales and customer service for the semiconductor industry, but took 14 years away from my career to be a full time Mom. With my kids growing up and nearing college, I wanted to return...
Bryan Villella, Franchise Owner since 2010, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I was working the tough streets of Orlando as a Deputy Sheriff. I worked 12-13 hour shifts, eight days a week. I became interested in cruising and after taking my first cruise I was hooked. I began to organize group cruises for friends and family through a travel agent. One...
Diane Bean, Franchise Owner since 2005, Clayton, NC
I never thought I would be a Vacation Specialist helping people achieve their personal travel bucket list. I only remember two vacations from my childhood. Probably because I was raised by a single parent and became one myself in my mid-20s. Vacations were not an option then. It seems I...
Mubeen Walimomin, Franchise Owner since 2014, Sugar Land, TX
Owning a CruiseOne travel franchise affords me the flexibility to set my own hours to revolve around my class schedule, and will give me real-world experience when I start pursuing my business degree next year at the University of Houston. I think being a younger owner will offer my clients...
David Frost, Franchise Owner since 2014, Panama City, FL
“I decided to become a business owner while on Active Duty to both supplement my income and to grow my business so I can have a sustainable income in the event that I eventually separate from the Air Force. I’ve always had the strong desire to own a business and...
Grant Springer, Franchise Owner since 2013, Edgewater, MD
“The military has offered my wife and I extensive traveling experience to over 15 countries. These experiences offer a true perspective to our customers when planning their vacation. In the military we learn to be flexible and adapt to many different types of situations and that is important in the...
Isaac Ingram, Franchise Owner since 2012, Olympia Fields, IL
“The thing I like about CruiseOne is that the things I learned in my 29 years in the U.S. Navy works well in this company. Like planning your work and working off your plan. And the most important thing that makes the military successful is that sense of family. At...