Meeting/Event Information

*This Meeting Qualifies for a Continuing Education Unit of credit for GBTA

Replacing Direct Bill Accounts with Single-Use Virtual Cards

Single-use virtual cards proved to be an ideal replacement for hotel direct billing accounts, as well as a vehicle to expand the P-card program at Blue Coat Systems.  As a result, both non-employees, such as interview candidates and consultants, and employees without sufficient credit limits, no longer needed to pay for hotel stays and submit expense reports for reimbursement.

Speaker: Rick Wakida

Rick Wakida started his career in corporate travel management in 1995, and has managed regional and global travel programs for large and mid-market companies in financial services, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and technology.  

Rick is an instructor for the GBTAAcademy, teaching the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course, and has presented at national and international travel conferences, including past GBTA Conventions inDenver,Houston,Orlando andLos Angeles. 

Rick holds both an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and prior to working in travel management, worked for ten years in Finance and Accounting at Bank of America.

 Speaker:  CJ (Cathy) Bolander

CJ has extensive experience with Corporate Travel Management and Corporate Card programs.  She started her career working with Aspen Airlines in reservations in Denver, CO then worked as a government contractor managing the travel office for a division of the Department of Energy.   She moved to CA in 1985 and grew her career by including group program manager, and a corporate training manager in technical and soft skills. 

In Account Management she has managed Fortune 500 accounts such as Allergan, Nike, and Nissan.  She is an expert in driving bottom line value to her clients. 

CJ is now with AirPlus International, a leading global provider of solutions for daily business travel management.  AirPlus has a suite of products ranging from a unique central bill account with reconciliation and invoice customization, corporate T &E cards, and Purchasing Card products.  She is the main point of contact for all her client’s card needs.   CJ enjoys the card side of the business and her past experience in travel helps her understand the entire travel picture to meet her client’s needs.  CJ’s focus brought her the honor of Sales Person of the Year for 2011. 

CJ was born in Germany and raised in Southern Oregon.  She enjoys photography, traveling, cooking, and helping in her community.  Most important to CJ is spending time with her amazing daughter and wonderful family.   

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Dinner Meeting Agenda:

5:00pm - 6:00pm Networking

6:00pm - 8:00pm Program

Location: Sheraton Symphony Towers San Diego

Parking: $10 Valet on A Street (discounted with voucher to be picked up at Registration)

                 **Valet on B Street will not apply as it is for Symphony Towers - not hotel***

Menu:

Salad *** Petite Tomato Mozzarella drizzled with Aged Balsamic Reduction and Herb Oil ***

Entree *** Seared Striped Sea Bass & Herb Crusted Petite Filet Mignon

                served with Basil Infused Potato Puree, Vegetable Slaw, and

                Roasted Red Pepper Butter Sauce***

*** Vegetarian Option*** Sundried tomato and aspargus risotto

Dessert *** Carmel Apple Tartlet drizzled with White Chocolate***

Registration Questions: Please email: [email protected]