Meet the invaluable members of  African Classic Encounters

The success of a company lies in their association with top professionals.

Meet the team that makes it happen at African Classic Encounters.

	M  Jackson, President  Email Michael | MJ@classicencounters.com Former CEO of South African Tourism, Michael Jackson joined African Classic Encounters in 1996. An avid photographer and winner of National Geographic photographic contest, artist, poet and adventurer, Michael's extensive knowledge of Southern Africa and interests in all things wild and unique,  has contributed immensely to the success of African Classic Encounters. Author of "Planning the Ultimate Safari"  and  "Home Sweet Home". These publications will be available to order from this website or directly from the publisher or select bookstores.  Please send a request should you wish to receive your order when available. Planning the Ultimate Safari - Due October 09 Home Sweet Home - Due when it is ready Photographic Poster - IN FLIGHT - Available Art Poster and Poem  - WHY  - Available  Acrylic painting - EAGLE  - On Order Photographic Print - Echo in the mist Winner of National Geographic Photographic contest
	Tanya Jackson, Founder of African Classic Encounters - E-mail Tanya | TJ@classicencounters.com Founded in 1994, African Classic Encounters is the enthusiastic result of a changing South Africa. Let freedom ring was the start of a meaningful and exciting endeavor to share and enjoy the multi faceted African continent with many new explorers. As a guest speaker at New York University recently addressing alumni members Tanya reinforced AFRICAN CLASSIC ENCOUNTERS' motto of Enthusiasm. Avid horse woman, lover of all animals, adventurer and wine connoisseur, who appreciates the finer things in life, sets the stage for expert advice on travel to Southern Africa.  Author of: "Thoroughly Modern Bride to Be" (All brides to be, who are clients of African Classic Encounters, receive a complimentary copy while stocks last)
	Lowell Douglas - Safari Guide Extra-ordinaire,   |  Email Lowell Lowell@classicencounters.com Lowell is a welcome addition to the African Classic Encounters team. Heading the Atlanta office, Lowell is a well renowned author and  conservationist. Lowell Douglas is the past President of Houston Safari Club International.  Past Board of Director of Atlanta Safari Club.  Past Vice President of Safari Club International Conservation Fund – approximately 2 million associate members.  City Street in Waco, Texas dedicated and named “Lowell Avenue” in 1976 by the Waco, Texas City Council.  Instrumental in founding “The Women’s Village Councils of Southern Africa” now known as “Campfire” which single handily is responsible for the successful anti-poaching of elephants and other southern African animals –  National Wildlife Federation in 1978 – 1980 – which honored Lowell C. Douglas as instrumental in saving the African Elephant in 1978. Novel entitled “My Mother Is My Sister” jointly authored by the mother of Douglas, Lois S. Strain.                   Click here to read more and to order the "hot of the press" publication. Commissioned novel entitled “Murders On Safari” for fund raisers through Safari Club International chapters.  This novel features a cooperative editing by famous African author Peter Hathaway Capstick.  “The Funeral Of  TITANIC THOMPSON”  by St. Barthelemy Press.  Award banquet speaker at the 2002 NEC World Golf Championship in Seattle, Washington in connection with this release.  Author – The 25 Undeniable Truths of Business – published by St. Barthelemy Press.  Currently a guest lecturer on this book at Georgia Tech Business Management School and various fraternal organizations. Published numerous hunting short stories and research comments in Safari Magazine, National Geographic, and Safari Quest Magazine.
	Jane Clark - Travel  Marketing Director Email Jane |JC@classicencounters.com Born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe before moving to South Africa, her knowledge and love of Africa make her a valuable asset to African Classic Encounters.  Jane has many years of experience in customer service industries around the world, where she has lived and traveled extensively.   She also has excellent back office skills in finance and organisation.  Jane joins African Classic Encounters in the position of Travel Marketing Director and shares her time in South Africa and the UK.  Jane is responsible for running the South African office and marketing facilitation in Europe.  African Classic Encounters' eternal quest for excellence is echoed by Jane’s  motto “The Customer is Key”.
	Tracey Thompson, Marketing Manager  Email Tracey|  tracey@classicencounters.com or tracey@destinationmark.com Tracey joins African Classic Encounters with a wealth of experience in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations. Traveling between the UK, South Africa and the USA,  keeping her finger on the pulse of marketing trends. Tracey is African Classic Encounters' in-house Public Relations and Marketing officer.
	Zhayne Nel,   Communications and IT  Manager  Email Zhayne | Zhayne@classicencounters.com Zhayne hails from South Africa and is based in London where he manages communications and all IT related services. He accompanies small select adventure groups to Southern Africa.  Efficiency and reliability is his trade mark which is most appreciated in the fast pace world of travel.
	Sherri L. Ford - Sales & Marketing Director Email Sherri: SherriFord@classicencounters.com   Sherri joins African Classic Encounters as VP of Sales and Marketing.   Sherri has extensive experience in Sales, Marketing and Public Relations.   Born in Zambia, lived in three major cities in South Africa before relocating to Austria and spending time in Greece and Portugal.  Presently residing in the USA.   Formerly affiliated with a Ski Resort near Vienna for 5 years as promotions director/translator,  then worked with Lufthansa German Airlines. Held the positions of Marketing Director in the USA for Florida Travel Magazine and Florida International Chamber of Commerce involving tourism and International trade/real estate investment and Manager of events/business development - Longboat Key. Educated in South Africa and Europe, with diplomas in business and travel.    Former Miss SA Finalist. Fluent in German, speaks some Greek and Hungarian,  presently trying to find time to study Italian.   A true believer in customer satisfaction and a people person, Sherri has an inborn love of wild life and conservation of the planet - "There are few things on earth more peaceful and beautiful than the ambience of the  African Wilderness"