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Shiftings, Shaftings, and Celebrations

June 6, 2025 by lkarl

Big moves in accessibility: retirements, resignations, and new horizons

Ron Pettit smiling with short dark hair and glasses

Ron Pettit, the award-winning head of accessibility and inclusion that made Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines the most accessible cruise organization in the world, announced his retirement after 14+ years. 

Amy Jukes smiles at the camera, wearing bold black and tortoiseshell-rimmed glasses. She has long, wavy blonde hair.

Amy Jukes, COO of Sage Inclusion, will be departing after seven years with the organization. 

Skylar Houck smiling broadly at the camera with long dark blond hair and a green sweater vest.

Skylar Houck, marketing manager for Visit Tampa, will be sailing over to Mainsail Lodging, a management company with nine hotels in Florida and Georgia. 

Christine DeMichael with long black hair and a blue blazar on.

Christine DeMichael, an acclaimed social media marketing expert, was recently appointed as Director of Integrated Marketing for The Palm Beaches. 

Kent Streeb, VP Communications and Partnerships, Enchroma, the leading producer of glasses for the color-blind, has resigned after 11 years with the company

John Morris and Stephanie in formal clothing smiling and showing off Stephanie's engagement ring.

John Morris, Founder of WheelchairTravel.org, and a leading voice in accessible tourism, is tying the knot with Stephanie (Stevie). We wish them a lifetime of love and shared adventures.

John Sage and Christal in front of a red and white striped wall. Christal is dressed in a blue two piece knit skirt set and has long blond hair. John is sitting in his wheelchair with light blue pants matching the color of Christal's outfit.

John Sage, founder and CEO of Accessible Travel Solutions and a pioneer in accessible cruise travel, will soon be saying “I do” to Christal. Cheers to a beautiful future together.

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