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Janine Ellman Cifelli

Partner

Years ago, Janine was heading to warmer shorelines (Hilton Head SC) to launch her hospitality career when travel guru Bill Faber decided she was ‘on the wrong luxury hotel path,’ and convinced her to come to work for him in New York City instead. There, Jaj quickly learned the ins and outs of luxury travel sales, reservations, marketing & pr, and was soon representing properties like Necker Island, Mustique and Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. Now, 27 years later, Janine stewards her own namesake representation company; representing the best-of-the-best, most exclusive small boutique hotels and private islands in the world.


In normal times, Janine can be found circumnavigating the globe – visiting properties; out-and-about in cities across the US and Canada, meeting one-on-one with A-List travel advisors;

attending the world’s most coveted industry and client shows; and in-office, fielding inquiries, virtually educating advisors; and documenting via social media, newsletters, and journalistic-style blogging, the stories and backstories, people and places that

comprise their collection.

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Lisa Di Paola

Director of Sales

A native New Yorker born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Lisa has lived in California and England. She comes to JCR with a keen eye for hotel management and sales – gleaned from her years as Director of Sales and Marketing at Soho House New York and Petit Ermitage, West Hollywood. At JCR, Lisa works closely with travel advisors, handling VIP requests, reservations, webinars, and special projects; you will also see her on the road for sales calls.

Michele McGinley

Sales Coordinator

A born and raised Jersey Shore girl, Michele manages all of JCR’s sales appointments, agent receptions, and events. She, too, began her career in New York City, providing travel marketing and public relations for accounts such as the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Elegant Resorts of Barbados, The Empire Hotel, the Virginia Hotel, and the Maidstone Arms.

Jaimie Confer

Director of Marketing

Originally from Pennsylvania, Jaimie left after college and eventually made her way to California. She spent almost 15 years living in Los Angeles and Sonoma County. In late 2020, she moved back East and is new to the JCR team. At JCR, Jaimie handles all the marketing, including social media strategy, content creation, and branding.

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