Management Team
Our experienced team averages more than 20 years in the Motivation industry. Their commitment to providing white-glove service through all phases of planning, executing, analyzing our clients' programs is unparalleled.

Brownell Motivation is a division of Brownell, the oldest and most highly regarded travel firm in the U.S.

 

 

	Troy Haas, CTC Brownell President and CEO Troy Haas earned a BA in Accounting from the University of Alabama and an MBA from Harvard University. Troy joined Brownell in 1993 as President and CEO. He is actively involved in Virtuoso as the Southeast Regional Director and was tapped by Virtuoso and Virgin Galactic as an accredited space agent in 2006. This prestigious accreditation makes him one of a select few travel consultants authorized to sell seats on Virgin Galactic's commercial space crafts. Troy is a tireless volunteer in the local community where he serves on numerous advisory boards and in various leadership roles. He is currently active in Birmingham's Downtown Rotary Club, the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Birmingham and currently serves on the Advent Episcopal School Association Board.
	Meg McGriff North - CTC, ATC Brownell Executive Vice President Meg North is widely recognized as one of the very best travel consultants in the industry. Meg has more than 20 years of experience planning unforgettable experiences for her clients. Her enthusiasm and commitment to the industry have earned her listings as one of the top travel consultants in the country by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines more than 7 years running. She was also named one of the "Most Powerful Women in Travel" by Travel Agent Magazine.Virtuoso awarded her the first ever "Role Model Award" in 2005 for her high standards of professionalism and excellence.
	Mary Pat Kaufmann - MPI, SITE Vice President, Brownell Motivation Mary Pat brings over 30 years of industry knowledge to her role of Vice President at Brownell Motivation. Mary Pat has deep industry experience with airline, meeting and incentive companies and in corporate management. She has worked with customers, including Fortune 500 companies, all over the world. Mary Pat is responsible for the overall delivery of service, quality control and client satisfaction.