Topaz Names Brad Seitz As President

Topaz International today announced the departure of president Valerie Estep and the hiring of former corporate travel manager and travel agency executive Bradley Seitz as its new president and COO.

Seitz, who previously was a travel manager at Xerox Corp. and an executive with Rosenbluth International, said his varied experience will give a unique perspective to the Portland, Ore.-based corporate airfare auditing firm.

"I know what travel managers go through and what their bosses demand regarding value on their programs," Seitz said. "I also understand how agencies work, so it lets me see both sides of the yard from the fence in the middle."

Estep left the company to pursue personal interests, the company said, which Seitz said are likely outside the industry. Topaz also said vice president of operations Tricia Wischmann also is departing.