Amy Infante
Visionary & CEO
Amy [GitGo’s Awe-inspiring Leader] is a powerful force with incredible foresight! She has spent 15+ years developing new ideas and groundbreaking innovation in the hospitality industry.
She lays out the blueprint for our global brand-wide and management company programs! Amy thrives while coaching teams through the obstacles they are facing…since she was in the ‘boots on the ground’ position many times. With Amy on your team and personal cheerleader, you’ll never feel alone in the fight for full sales pipelines! Her passion and illuminating energy are why GitGo is a name you can trust.
Superpower: Empowerment Coach
Fun Fact: Amy used to dance competitively and can choreograph full dance performances in her head!
Core Area of Expertise:
- Bachelor’s of Journalism in Advertising and Minor in Marketing – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification – Villanova University
- Certificate of Revenue Management – Cornell University
- Director of Corporate Travel for five IHG-managed hotels in the San Francisco market
Driving Force:
Her husband, Giovanni (G1), and Amy have two beautiful children, Giovanni (G2) and Isabella. Amy reads A LOT, & her favorite book of all time is Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. Amy’s favorite place to be is anywhere she can unplug, reflect and spend uninterrupted time with her family. Whether that be in her backyard or in Kauai!
Top Five Strengths:
Input | Maximizer | Ideation | Futuristic | Activator
Katie Donner
Director of Operations
Katie leads and directs our entire Operations Team. She has assisted in the development of ‘The GitGo Way’ for nearly 10 years. She was even there when our headquarters office opened in Wisner, NE! Trust us when we say she knows the in’s and out’s of how to lead a successful project.
Katie gives 110% and expects nothing less from her team! Her tenacity and drive to be the best partner GitGo can be, shines through on every program. Even in a game of kickball, she always brings her A-game.
Superpower: Goal Crusher
Fun Fact: Katie has ziplined in Jamaica and gone dog sledding in Alaska!
Core Area of Expertise:
- Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration (concentration in management) – Wayne State College
- Data Analytics & Strategic Planning
- Administrative Expert of Operations, Sales, and Marketing for Royco Hotels
- Employee Choice Award at Royco Hotels National Convention after first year of service
Driving Force:
Katie’s husband, Aaron, and step-daughter, Gwen, now call Wisner home. She is passionate about volunteering and giving back to the community, including being an active member in TeamMates, a mentoring program in NE & IA. Katie’s favorite place in the world is on a boat in water with a fishing pole & book. She enjoys, reading and spending time with her family.
Top Five Strengths:
Competition | Achiever | Deliberative | Discipline| Focus
Dana Wockenfuss
Kolbe Certified™ Consultant + Coach
Dana’s futuristic vision has helped mold our company values and continues to propel GitGo forward. She is our Kolbe Certified™ Consultant for GitGo’s Coaching programs!
Dana oversees the integration and development of our GitGo brand and marketing initiatives. She is a catalyst for new ideas and company culture at GitGo! She helps GitGo’s environmental impact by implementing recycling practices at our HQ office.
Superpower: Jump-start Planner
Fun Fact: Hafa Adai! Dana was born in Guam when her parents were stationed there.
Core Area of Expertise:
Certified Kolbe™ Consultant
- Bachelor’s of Science in Hospitality, Restaurant, Tourism Management and minor in Leadership & Communication – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Heavy sales, catering, & event planning background
- Worked at a Hilton property for 4 years
Driving Force:
Dana and her husband, Blake, [Special Education teacher] and their daughter live in Norfolk, NE. They love to travel and explore new places for Summer breaks. Dana also enjoys home improvement projects, singing, reading, eating great food, and trying different types of beer and wine.
Top Five Strengths:
Activator | Maximizer | Futuristic | Individualization | Connectedness
Gino Ferrario
Business Development Director
Gino is the first-stop on the incoming projects pipeline. He is responsible for internal sales pipeline, and starting the conversation with hotels in need of GitGo’s solutions. His experience with start-up companies, weave well with our small-business nuances.
If you are located in TX, he’d love to take you out for coffee and discuss more about our custom solutions and how we partner!
Superpower: Eager Seller
Fun Fact: Gino spends a good deal of the Spring and Fall coaching his sons’ baseball team.
Core Area of Expertise:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University
- 10+ years in Sales and Consulting in the Hospitality verticle
- 20+ years of Business Development and Sales Experience
- Previously created and managed a global partner network to expand corporate presence in overseas markets in both Europe and Asia.
Driving Force:
Gino has a blended family with 2 boys of his own and 2 stepsons with his wonderful girlfriend, Angela. He also has the best dog in the world, a Catahoula Bulldog, named Lucy.
Top Five Strengths:
Achiever | Context | Strategic | Activator | Individualization
Caleb Billesbach
Client Experience Manager
Caleb [GitGo’s GIF Enthusiast] supports our partners by sharing business insights and data. His upbeat, can-do attitude are one-in-a-million! Once a project has commenced, Caleb will be your go-to guy.
He takes care of reporting, collaborating on client meetings, answer any questions that may arise during and adjust projects accordingly as we deep dive into your market.
Superpower: Exuberant Developer
Fun Fact: Caleb is a huge concert fanatic! In 2019 alone, he attended nearly 25 concerts!
Core Area of Expertise:
- Bachelors of Art in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing – University of Nebraska-Kearney
- Sales and Marketing experience
- Project Management
- Caleb is a self-proclaimed fantasy football guru. If you need help winning your league each year, he’s your guy!
Driving Force:
Caleb loves spending time with his family and friends! You’ll likely find him either watching or attending a sporting event, at a concert, or out on the golf course in the summer. He loves small town Nebraska and the simple life that comes along with it!
Top Five Strengths:
Competition | Achiever | Adaptability | Includer | Significance
Samantha Kollars
Director of Innovation
Samantha is the behind-the-scenes expert at setting up and executing our projects. She handles the specialist trainings, project set-up, and oversees the teams working on your project!
Sam’s ability to solve problems and dig into challenges makes her the perfect fit for GitGo. If you have an issue, Sam will make sure we do everything in our power to get it fixed! [Seriously she’s our MacGyver for problem solving and finding efficiencies for processes.]
Superpower: Inquisitive Problem Solver
Fun Fact: Samantha’s life goal is to learn something new everyday!
Core Area of Expertise:
- She has gathered tons of work experience in her life primarily related to customer service and sales.
- Moving into management has allowed Sam to focus on problem solving and bringing her teams together to collaborate!
Driving Force:
Samantha’s beautiful family is, of course, a driving force in every aspect of her life. She is also driven by the feeling of accomplishment once an issue is solved. “I may not solve the worlds problems but I can make the world of a difference in my teams day to day life.”
Top Five Strengths:
Intellection | Input | Positivity | Restorative | Adaptability
Julia Smith
Communications Manager
Julia is GitGo’s official ‘WordSmith,’ and not by name alone! She handles all communication for our social media and marketing content and our internal team culture communication.
Her attention-to-detail and organized lifestyle help keep the rhyme to reason here. Whether she is writing copy for campaigns or scheduling GitGo’s monthly mindset, she brings an enthusiastic attitude! Her punny humor and quick comebacks keep our communication lively and playful.
Superpower: Quick-witted Wordsmith
Fun Fact: Julia checked SIX new countries off her list in 2019: UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Italy.
Core Area of Expertise:
- Bachelor’s of Art in Communications and minor in Leadership – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Worked at a Hilton property for 6 years
- Interned for Walt Disney World [Fortune 100 company]
- Heavy event & catering background
Driving Force:
Julia’s partner, Matt [US Air Force], and her long-haired Chihuahua, Grizz, keep her on her toes! They love traveling, trying new [dog-friendly] breweries and exploring museums.
Top Five Strengths:
Individualization | Discipline | Positivity | Maximizer | Adaptability
GitGo’s Brand Promise
- Deliver best-in-class expert programs and solutions built from real-world experience for real-world results
- Dig in and own the project, and deliver what we say we’ll deliver – and much more
- Provide honest and transparent advisory
- Illuminate opportunities for our partners, always showing and advocating what is possible for success
