A Team of Travel Industry Insiders Backing Your Success
With a leadership team combining decades of travel industry experience, Allied Continental has leveraged deep industry connections to build a powerful suite of tools for travel agents. Our team provides the expert training, elite executive support, and enhanced commissions you need to take your travel business to the next level.
Meet the dedicated professionals who sit behind the scenes to help your agency maximize its earnings. Reach out today to speak with our advisors and join our program!
As the visionary founder who purchased the historic Schilling Travel in 2012, Robert Herman established the modern foundation for Allied Continental. He brings over 30 years of executive-level expertise in operations, strategy, product management, and mergers and acquisitions. Robert leverages a diverse corporate background — including 23 years at 3M and 13 years at Imation — to drive strategic growth, angel investing, and business asset acquisition for the organization. He utilizes his expansive knowledge across multiple global industries, including travel, real estate, and consulting, to empower the agency's overarching corporate strategy.
As the majority owners of Allied Continental and its family of brands, Jose and Amy Ferreira guide the strategic vision of the company. Joining the organization around 2018, Jose brought a strong IT background from corporate America into the travel sector to help expand the business. Together, Jose and Amy oversee a travel legacy that dates back to 1924, continuously innovating to ensure independent advisors and travel agencies gain the financial leverage needed to compete in today's market.
John Risner serves as the Executive Vice President over the Allied Independent Contractor Program and the Riverdale Corporate division. With approximately 40 years of overall experience in the travel business — and 30 years specifically dedicated to building successful host agency programs — John possesses unmatched industry knowledge. He leverages his deep, decades-long relationships with major airline vendors to secure the top-tier negotiated contracts that empower Allied's partners to drastically increase their upfront, point-of-sale earnings.
As the Senior Director of Operations, Tracy SanNicolas oversees the complex operational workflows for Allied Continental's corporate business and shared AirDesk services. Tracy plays a vital role in ensuring that travel agencies and independent advisors receive seamless, velvet rope executive support. Her operational expertise guarantees that Allied’s partners can effortlessly book airfare and manage their itineraries without dealing with the traditional headaches and pain points of airline ticketing.
Maggie Brandt serves as the Marketing Coordinator, driving brand awareness and engagement for Allied Continental. By developing comprehensive resources like the monthly advisor newsletter, Maggie ensures that Allied's travel agency partners stay consistently informed about the latest industry trends, platform enhancements, and new commission opportunities to maximize their profitability.
In the travel industry, 'smooth sailing' is a luxury. The reality? Volatile markets, shifting global logistics, and a landscape that evolves by the hour. You don't need another software vendor to hand you a user manual and a learn-as-you-go mentality. You need a steadfast ally. You need Allied-Continental. Read More
Patrick W.
The commissions I'm making from the air I've booked over this past year have been substantial, all money that would have just been left laying on the table. I absolutely love the easy online portal, and even sending air quotes to clients looks super professional. In the past year I haven't sat on hold waiting for unhelpful airline customer service a single time. Read More
Willow Schulz, L & L Travel
BookAllied offers a solid, user-friendly online system that makes booking flights straightforward and efficient. Where it really stands out is in the support from their team. Instead of spending long hours dealing directly with airlines, having BookAllied as a backup resource saves time and reduces stress. Read More
Amanda Scout, Travel Genie Amanda
I have been booking air through Allied-Continental since late 2021, and using their services has noticeably increased my income. The team is easy to work with and consistently responsive to requests, questions, and payments. I recommend Allied-Continental for their reliability, responsiveness, and the practical support they offer agents. Read More
Betty O'Brien, A.S.K. about Travel
At Allied Continental, partnership is more than just a business arrangement—it's a shared commitment to growth, trust, and long-term success. Through their collaborative approach, we've been able to benefit from stronger economies of scale, reduced costs, and access to innovative technology that has elevated the way we operate. Read More
Theo V.