Marvin is an experienced travel veteran with over 40 years in the industry. He has extensive destination knowledge and experience hosting groups on six continents. After graduation from Missouri State University in 1971, he received his commission as an Ensign in the US Navy Reserves. Following three years on active duty traveling throughout Asia, he entered the travel industry and eventually retired from the Navy as a Commander in 1991. He previously owned his own retail agency and was also a principle in an online agency selling hotel reservations, which went public and sold in 2001. Today, he and his wife Donna host groups throughout the world, many of which sell out months in advance.