About Tours de Sport

Tours de Sport was created by skiers and travel professionals with over 20 years of experience. A one-size fits all approach might work well for some things, but we think ski vacations should be tailored to you. Our Ski Travel Specialists help you tailor your vacation to fit your needs and budget. It's important to know that our specialists are life long ski enthusiasts. Their expertise and commitment are fueled by a genuine love of the sport. Count on us for personalized service and accurate, unbiased information. Whether you're traveling with friends or planning a corporate outing, leave the details to us. We'll deliver a high quality ski vacation at a competitive price.

Our agents are available Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM to assist you. Call toll free, 888-754-2167.

Cecil Carver

National Director of Sales

Baltimore Office

A Baltimore native, Cecil has been with Tours de Sport since June of 1991, when rear entry boots were still the rage. An avid, if not technically proficient skier, he has skied at least one run at most of the major ski resorts in the US and Canada, even Alyeska in Alaska. Cecil is a 1985 graduate of the University of MD (go Terps!) with a degree in Economics & Human Resources. When the snow is gone, Cecil enjoys golf & bass fishing. He resides in Belcamp, MD with his wife Wendy and kids, Jocelyn & Andrew.

Matthew Frost

Ski Vacation Specialist

Baltimore Office

Matt arrived at Tours de Sport in August 2004. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, completing an Economics degree in 1996 and an MBA in 1998. At Tech, he was the starting goaltender on the ice hockey team, and also served two years as head coach. In 1999, Matt spent a year on the PGA Tour as a marketing specialist. Previously, he worked in the group sales office at Killington ski resort, as well as two years with the Frederick Keys, a minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Matt resides in New Market, MD, with his wife Venus.

Samantha Norberg

Weekend Division Manager

Baltimore Office

Samantha (on the left), affectionately known as "Sam", arrived by chance at Tours de Sport in June of 1996. Now, department manager for our Winter Weekend Getaway division, she continues to work in the field each winter and has been known to occasionally hit the slopes. Samantha has been to numerous ski resorts in the Northeast & although not an avid skier, she can let you know where to find the best Après Ski locations & where to shop for the perfect souvenir! She currently resides in Rehoboth Beach, DE enjoying her off time chilling on the beach & traveling!

John Calderwood

Ski Vacation Specialist

New Hampshire Office

John has lived in New Hampshire for most of his life; currently residing in New London and is a life long skier as well as a golfer. He has many years experience in the ski industry beginning with 10 years with Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker NH, followed by several years with Carroll Reed ski shops based in North Conway NH and for the last five years, selling ski & golf packages. He has been with Tours de Sport since 2005 and has a wealth of knowledge in the industry and with the resorts with a special emphasis on the New England areas.

Goody Dwyer

Ski Vacation Specialist

Vermont Office

Goody is in her 3rd season with Tours de Sport during the 07-08 ski season. She learned how to ski in Toggenburg while attending college in Upstate New York & moved to Vermont a few years later to continue skiing (and work). She will be celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary with her husband Chip, a ski/golf pro in Killington, in 2008. Her boys are very avid skiers and her oldest son will be spending his winter in Jackson Hole. They also enjoy hiking, kayaking and golfing during the summer.

Lance Cygielman

Director of Skiing, Product Testing and Customer Satisfaction

Ski Organizers Office

Experience in the Ski Travel Business: 27 YEARS, fortunate enough to have skied all over the world.
My best ski day was: Way too many to narrow it down to just one. Living in Jackson Hole makes me a very very lucky and a very spoiled boy. I must admit the entire season on 07/08 was pretty epic, Or the day the attached photo was shot- Friday after Thanksgiving in Snowbird Utah several years ago, or the numerous chest deep powder days at CMH Monashee’s. Any day on the slopes should be a good day.

Michael Boike

Ski Vacation Specialist

Ski Organizers Office

Experience in the Ski Travel Business: 15 Years
Best Tip for the Perfect Ski Vacation: Ski in late January or early February. The snow is falling, the slopes are uncrowded, and the condos offer great prices!
Favorite Ski Resort: Fernie, BC
My best ski day was: The Greatest Snow on earth at Solitude, Utah. Over 2 feet of snow, just a few people to share it with, and the whole day to enjoy it.

Julie Stepniewski

Ski Vacation Specialist

Ski Organizers Office

Experience in the Ski Travel Business: 11 Years --- 5 years at the Sheraton in Steamboat and 6 years as a Tour Operator.
My best ski day was: There is no way to say how many wonderful days of skiing I have had! Aspen Highlands on Highlands Bowl with gobs of fresh powder, Big Wednesday in Steamboat, Sunshine at Banff, Hobacks at Jackson Hole… Thank you sir, may I have another! Ohhhh, and by the way, the snow melts in May and June so I get another epic day kayaking that wonderful snow that has now turned into whitewater!!

Ed Holofcener

President

Baltimore, MD / West Palm Beach, FL

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Ed was practically born with a pair of skis on his feet (see pix, age 2). Married for over 25 years, with 2 kids (1 in college, 1 in law school). He and his wife, Janine, have been “empty-nesters” since 2007. He still loves to ski and snowboard (even though his wife is not really a “cold weather” person) so starting in 2009, they will now elude the cold weather by living in West Palm Beach, FL for ½ the year. He and his brother Rick own Tours de Sport which got its start in 1982. They also own Golf Zoo, one of the largest golf travel companies in the US, founded in 2001. Ed has been in the ski travel industry for over 20 years.

Rick Holofcener

CEO

Chiang Mai, Thailand Office

Rick, a serial entrepreneur, has started many travel related businesses since 1982 including Tours de Sport, Golf Zoo, EasyRes Technologies, and ResLogic. His 25+ years experience operating leisure travel companies coupled with his experience creating reservation systems and online booking engines for the travel industry has helped keep their travel businesses on the cutting edge. Rick is currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand with his wife and 2 daughters and enjoys playing golf as often as possible.

Jean Kmiec

Financial Manager

Baltimore Office

Born and raised in Baltimore, Jean's attempts at skiing revolved around the Annual "Spider" Sabich Memorial Ski Club trek to Seven Springs. That lasted about 4 years and then it was time for a new sport and a new boyfriend. Started with Tours de Sport in 2001 as the Financial and Personnel Manager and she has stayed safely behind her desk ever since.

Chad Orton

eMarketing Manager

Baltimore Office

Chad has lived in Upstate NY for most of his life, so he knows all about winter weather and has shoveled his fair share of snow in his day. After graduating from SUNY Oswego with a degree in Marketing, he moved "south" to the Baltimore area. Due to his interest in marketing & computers, he joined the Tours de Sport team in 2004 as the eMarketing Manager and finds online marketing very enjoyable. A new dad, he also enjoys spending time with his daughter and family when away from work.

Kris Jordan

Operations Manager

Baltimore Office

Born and raised outside of Washington, DC. In 1999 she graduated from Shepherd University with a degree in Business. She moved to Baltimore in 2003 to marry her high school sweetheart and join the Tours de Sport team. She had skied every few years as a child but caught the snowboard bug 10 years ago. Her goal is to make it down the slopes without falling one day. For now she will continue to try and enjoy watching the professionals on TV.

Nate Hunter

Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant

Baltimore Office

A Baltimore native and Towson University graduate; Nate started at Tours de Sport as a lowly intern in 2005. His impressive work and design/business background subsequently led to a cushy full-time position. When not meeting impossible deadlines at work, Nate likes to spend his time enjoying good food, art, music, women, women, nature and preferably… more women. Hallelujah.

Craig Lipinski

Operations Assistant

Baltimore Office

Craig spent his entire life in the Baltimore area, currently residing in Towson. He is a recent graduate of Towson University, earning a degree in Marketing. In January 2008, he started at Tours de Sport as a Marketing Assistant Intern and most recently has been working in the Operations Department as the Operations Assistant. In his free time, he enjoys jamming on his guitar to his favorite music.

Marty Jones

Operations Assistant

Baltimore Office

Marty started with Tours de Sport in July 2007. She had a bruising one-time-only ski experience and didn’t much like the facial icicles. Her only knowledge of golf was learning to use the ball cleaner, being a caddy once or twice and volunteering at fundraisers driving the snack and beverage cart.

She has been providing customer service to a wide variety of clientele in the tourism industry for many years; The National Aquarium, The Baltimore Opera and Norwegian Cruise Lines to name a few.

Marty is the “Go To” person our Winter Weekend Getaway VIP’s want to speak with when planning a successful trip for their guests.

Snowy

Mascot

Baltimore Office

Snowy started with Tours de Sport in 2005 and has learned a lot in the time she has been here. She takes great pride in working here and is very eager to come to work each day. She has kept the office a “cat-free” environment during her tenure here. She has lived in the Baltimore area her whole life and is very familiar with the lay of the land. She does not ski but has been known to chase the occasional stuffed animal.

R.I.P. 1995 – 2009.