OUR TEAM
Our dedicated team will work hard to make your travel experience a memorable one. While each agent can masterfully plan your trip from beginning to end, some advisors also boast several areas of expertise.
Janice Katsaounis, Owner of Lincoln Travel & Travel Advisor
Jan’s passion for travel was inspired by her mother, Annie, who started Lincoln Travel in Chicago’s south side neighborhoods over 50 years ago. Jan began working in the travel industry when she was a teenager. Her travels have taken her all over the world where she has created partnerships with everyone from villa owners and personal chefs in Italy and Greece to captains on river cruises and tour operators across Europe. Jan’s wealth of knowledge and extensive relationships all over the world helps her not only plan the perfect customized vacation for her clients, but ensures a seamless travel experience in the most beautiful and historic places in the world.
Advisor Booking Specialties: Italy, Greece, Europe, River Cruises, Group Travel
Kim Grove, Travel Advisor
Kim was born and raised in Tinley Park and prides herself on being “Southside Irish”. She has nearly 50 years of experience as a travel advisor, but says she still learns something new every day. Kim is the epitome of a “people person” and enjoys planning trips that bring happiness to her clients. She is also a team player and appreciates how all of the travel advisors work together to ensure the best experience for Lincoln Travel clients.
Advisor Booking Specialties: Ireland, Alaska, All-inclusive travel, and US travel (including Alaska, Hawaii, etc.)
Kathy Schoenhofen, Travel Advisor
Kathy grew up in Chicago’s Mt. Greenwood area and currently lives in New Lenox. She has been a travel advisor for over 40 years and is a proud graduate of the Excel Travel Academy. She brings a wealth of experience having worked at several travel agencies and wholesale travel operators before coming to Lincoln Travel. She has traveled extensively to Africa, Egypt, and South America just to name a few destinations. She loves helping people plan their dream vacation.
Advisor Booking Specialties: Africa, Alaska, Cruises and Group Charters
Julie Gilman, Travel Advisor
Julie grew up in the Frankfort area and when she was a student at Lincolnway East High School, she worked at Lincoln Travel. Her experience piqued her interest in the travel industry. Today, Julie is a certified travel advisor. She enjoys planning and researching travel opportunities that are tailored to her client’s interests. She is also Lincoln Travel’s expert on all things Disney. Julie’s goal is to create vacations that her clients will remember forever.Advisor Booking Specialties: Disney, Cruises, and All-inclusive travel
Lorri Nagle, Operations Director
Lorri enjoyed a 35-year professional career in the non-profit world and now shares her expertise in organizational and systems management with the team at Lincoln Travel. Lorri is an avid traveler and enjoys food and wine related travel, the sandy beaches of the Caribbean, and one-of-a-kind European travel experiences.