Founded in 1987, the North Central Business Travel Association, formerly the Minnesota Corporate Travel Association, provides an important forum for the exchange of information, education and ideas among its members, who include representatives from local corporations and leading travel industry suppliers. Our emphasis is on working together to better understand new and emerging travel management practices.
NCBTA is committed to enhancing the travel profession by sponsoring educational and informational programs for its members, and by providing top-rated speakers to address travel-related issues, concerns and current "hot topic" items.
NCBTA is an excellent venue for the sharing of travel-related information and professional expertise, and is an organization focused on perfecting the science of business travel management.
MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, DENISE TRUSO
National Business Travel Association
NCBTA is an affiliation of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA), whose members represent major corporations and travel suppliers throughout the United States. Along with NCBTA, the national organization provides members with information on the latest technical and service advantages within the industry, as well as current legislative issues involving travel costs and safety matters affecting business travel.

Chapter Presidents’ Council
Business Travel Professional Service Award Winners
Robyn Gilmartin, CTE New York State BTA
Robyn Hallock, CTC Connecticut-Westchester BTA
Christle Johnson, CCTE Texas BTA
Thomas Klein, CTE Utah BTA
Joann Ladesic Pittsburgh BTA
Bob Levine New England BTA
Kerin McKinnon New England BTA
Pamela J. McTeer. C.P.M., CTC Rocky Mountain BTA
Michelle Osterhaus, CCTE Texas BTA
Denise Truso, CCTE North Central BTA
Mark Ziegler, CCTE Bay Area BTA
At this time each winner has been notified and needless to say they are all thrilled! A total of 18 applicants and ten awards are presented. The ratings were very tight, which resulted in a tie for 10th place (a first for the award).
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