Our Advisors
CHRIS HITE
Founding Travel Advisor
Before founding Hite of Travel, Chris built a career at Neiman Marcus, curating InCircle Rewards travel experiences through Virtuoso and refining his eye for exceptional detail and service.
Hite of Travel is his modern travel maison-where each itinerary is crafted with precision, creativity, and soul. For Chris, travel is more than movement; it's a canvas for connection, culture, and personal discovery.
"Travel is the best education,” his father, Bill, always told him.
Hite of Travel is that lesson, beautifully lived.
COUNTRIES VISITED: 28
FAVORITE PLACES: NEW YORK & ITALY
NEXT PLACE: PORTUGAL & CROATIA
JENNY SHEPARD
Assistant Travel Advisor
Jenny Shepard believes travel is about
connection-experiencing new places, cultures, and moments with the people you love most. Her passion for travel began in college while studying abroad in Tuscany.
With a background in luxury hospitality at
Fairmont Hotels, Jenny brings exceptional care and an eye for detail to every journey.
"Travel is intensified living." Rick Steves
COUNTRIES VISITED: 15
FAVORITE PLACES: ITALY
NEXT PLACE: BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
VERONICA BLAIR
Travel Advisor
Veronica Blair approaches travel as both a lifelong passion and an art form. As a dual citizen of Spain and the United States, she grew up immersed in two cultures.
With a background in mechanical engineering, Veronica combines creative vision with meticulous precision.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read
only a page." •Saint Augustine
COUNTRIES VISITED: 25
FAVORITE PLACES: SPAIN
NEXT PLACE: ENGLAND
KATIE ROBERTS
Travel Advisor
Katie Roberts approaches travel as both a lifelong passion and a form of creative expression. With a background in marketing at Neiman Marcus, she brings an innate understanding of luxury.
"If a diner complains about a dish or the wine,
immediately remove it and replace it,
no questions asked." César Ritz
COUNTRIES VISITED: 15
FAVORITE PLACES: FRANCE
NEXT PLACE: AUSTRIA
HEIDI MAST
Travel Advisor
Heidi Mast believes travel is about discovering extraordinary places, cultures, and experiences that create lasting memories. Her passion grew from years in Germany’s Black Forest and creating unique YPO trips for members and spouses.
With 17 years at YPO and a background in hospitality, Heidi brings personal insight and deep destination knowledge to every journey. She is also the US Ambassador for her family’s Hotel Bareiss, a renowned Relais & Châteaux property in the Black Forest.
“The greatest luxury is the luxury of time.”
COUNTRIES VISITED: 30
FAVORITE PLACES: GERMANY & JAPAN
NEXT PLACE: CROATIA
RACHEL GOLDBURGER
Travel Advisor
Rachel Goldberger sees travel as a way of life, a passion sparked by childhood trips to Manhattan and Miami with her family. With a background in luxury retail at Neiman Marcus, she brings an appreciation for exceptional experiences and an eye for the very best. She curates thoughtful journeys designed to excite, delight, and inspire.
“Make life exciting, you will live longer.” Stanley Marcus