Please join MBTA at our Webinar presentation: 

Single Use Account - The solution to Hotel Direct Bill challenges

Presenters: 

Cathy (CJ)Bolander - AirPlus

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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 working in and managing the travel office for a division of the Department of Energy.   She moved to California in 1985 where she grew her career by continuing to work in corporate travel as well as with groups, being a group program manager, and a corporate training manager in technical and soft skills. 

Her focus is in Account Management and has allowed her to manage Fortune 500 accounts such as Allergan, Nike, and Nissan.  Her expertise and focus is in managing teams, cost reduction and bringing 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.    

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 Wakida, CTE, CCTE - Former Global Travel Manager - Blue Coat Systems

Rick is an instructor for the GBTA Academy, teaching the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course, and has presented at national and international travel conferences, including past GBTA Conventions in Denver, Houston, Orlando and Los 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.

Single-use accounts can be an ideal replacement for hotel direct billing accounts, as well as a vehicle to expand your P-card program.  Non-employees, such as interview candidates and consultants, and employees without sufficient credit limits, no longer need to pay for hotel stays and submit expense reports.  The cumbersome and direct bill process that can creat security issues can be avoided.