About

About Us

Tim - Executive Director
Tim finds happiness in seeing joy in others. He has worked in various roles human services for more than 15 years, including social worker, youth counselor, and case manager. He has experience working with children, adults, and families as a unit. Tim is a graduate of Vincennes University and Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in Business and certificates in Organizational Leadership and Management Training. He launched this business to enrich the lives of individuals through travel opportunities. He wants to make sure each trip brings the traveler’s memories that will last a lifetime.

Michelle - Program Director
Michelle has proudly been working with individuals with developmental disabilities for the past 25 years. She is a behavior consultant and owns a behavior consulting company. She has dedicated her livelihood to ensuring the happiness of the individuals in her profession. Traveling is an area that she greatly enjoys and felt it was important to share this love with individuals with special needs. She graduated from IU and has a masters from Ball State. As program director, she is charge of the fun. Michelle wants to ensure that each trip is an Exceptional Getaway with Exceptional fun!

Feel free to contact us anytime if you have questions about Exceptional Getaways or have interest in becoming a travel companion.

Michelle Cell: 812-327-7336
Tim Cell: 812-606-2783

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Kristen - Lead Travel Companion

Hallo (yes hallo ;) ) friends!! My name is Kristen (aka Krish) and if I could find one word to describe my life’s perspective, it would be the Hawaiin word Mahalo. Mahalo is an expression of deep gratitude for the world around you even the littlest gestures of goodness. It is a gratitude that bubbles deep from within the depths of ones heart. I believe all time and all life is a God given gift and is incredibly precious. I am honored and grateful to be a part of this group of exceptional people through Exceptional Getaways. It is a privilege that brings me great joy.
A little extra about me…I love warm weather (and being outdoors), the beach AND the mountains. Animals are the coolest - birds are my fav bc they are so whimsical and free. I am die hard over healthy food AND Olive Garden tiramisu. I think all people have a beauty and creativity innately in them in their own unique ways given by our Creator. Mine is not singing but I love to do it anyway 😂

One of my favorite quotes from the show Cobra Kai —> “Put good out into the world and good will come back to you."

Cindy - Lead Travel Companion

HI! My name is Cindy. I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary education and taught kindergarten for 10 years. I also have a nail technician license. I left my previous job of working with people with Developmental Disabilities of 15 years to spend more time with my kids and family.
I am very fortunate to be asked to join the Exceptional Getaways team. A wonderful group of people who go above and beyond to help our travelers make wonderful memories. I love meeting new people and helping make their dreams come true. I enjoy watching people experience things for the first time and smiles on their faces are priceless.

Diane - Lead Travel Companion

My name is Diane. I was a teacher of special needs in Vigo County for 34 years before becoming a behavior consultant. I love being able to spend time with so many cool people, both in my job and with traveling. I love dogs! I currently have 5 and would have more if I could get by with it. In my spare time I play pickleball. The more I can play, the better!

Kelly - Lead Travel Companion
My name is Kelly Nichols, and I have been proud to work for State Farm for the last 26 years. Currently, I am a Finance Associate, a role that I find both challenging and rewarding. I live in Farmer city, Illinois, where I enjoy a fulfilling family life. I am blessed with three wonderful sons: Travys, Lane and Kade. My family has grown to include my daughter-in-law, Jackie, as well as my two wonderful grandchildren, Sophie and Emmett. Spending time with my family is one of my greatest joys.
In my free time, I enjoy reading and watching Illini sports, cheering on my favorite team. (Go Illini!) I also love camping, which allows me to connect with nature and my two dogs, Rosie and Auggie. Traveling with EG, created by my amazing cousin, Michelle, has become another passion of mine; exploring new places with very special people that brings excitement and enrichment to my life. Looking back on my journeys, I am grateful for the opportunity, the people I've met, and the experiences that has truly helped shape my into the person I am today.

Zac - Travel Companion / IT Director

I love being part of Exceptional Getaways. I enjoy putting a smile on the face of all our travelers and helping to make dreams come true. I work as the IT Director as well as Travel Companion and hope to use whatever talents I can to continue making lifelong memories for all our travelers.