Established in 1927, Ermisch Travel helps everyone from first time travelers to seasoned explorers, with over 110 years combined experience and women-owned since 1994.
We believe in the power of travel and tourism to experience the world's richness and spend meaningful time with loved ones.
Stephanie Breitbach
I began full time in the Administrative Department at Ermisch Travel in 1977 after graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. I completed several courses at Kellogg Community College in pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, but the lure of the exciting field of Travel convinced me to devote all of my energy to Ermisch Travel.
I have traveled extensively throughout my life, including all over the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe. My first cruise was across the Atlantic Ocean at age 3, and since then have sailed a dozen times on a variety of cruise lines.
My hobbies include running, reading, sports, shopping, and, of course, TRAVEL!
Email me at: stephanie(at)ermischtravel(dot)com
Christa Breitbach-Chapman – Retired
I actually started working at Ermisch Travel back in 1967. At that time my father told me if I wanted my weekly allowance one of my chores would be to stamp the brochures at our travel agency.
From there my responsibilities grew at a rapid pace (however my weekly allowance didn’t.) I went on to filing all of the brochures, helping with mailings that we did and eventually delivering tickets to our corporate accounts.
I started full time in 1975. I can still remember the good old days where a travel agents’ benefits were wonderful. I will never forget the week that one of my favorite cruise line reps called and asked if I would want to leave that Saturday on a prepaid 7 day cruise for 2 to Bermuda. Those offers got less and less over the years. If I wouldn’t enjoy my job so much I might have moved on to another field, but it honestly is FUN to come to work at Ermisch every day. My days are always different (never boring) and always exciting. I mean how much better could it get then to be able to fulfill someone’s dreams….
Jude Simmons Hennessey
I graduated in 1986 from Climax-Scotts High School and attended Western Michigan University for three years pursuing a degree in fine arts. Feeling a little confused as to what my future held, I took what was suppose to be a 6 month reprieve from college to live and work in London, England. There I met my future husband (an Irishman from County Cork), and ended up staying for a year and a half.
After moving back to the states to live, I attended Davenport University and received my diploma in Travel and Tourism. I have a vast knowledge about travel, and can get you to most any place you want to go, from bicycling through Holland to back packing the Himalayas, touring the gardens of England to cruising the Orient, or maybe a train package to Chicago, a Walt Disney World stay or a flight to Boise.
Email me at: jude(at)ermischtravel(dot)com
Diane Carr
I am a graduate of Pennfield High School and Davenport University, with my degree in Travel and Tourism. I have worked in both the Battle Creek and Coldwater areas. My husband and I have been married over 30 years. We have been blessed with a son and daughter
It is a pleasure working here with the staff at Ermisch Travel. Each day we have the opportunity to speak with many interesting people with a variety of destinations. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Email me at: diane(at)ermischtravel(dot)com
