Leslee Fritz
Corporate Travel & Expense Leader | Procurement-Aligned Strategy | Policy Governance, Sourcing & Supplier Management | OBT Optimization & Traveler Experience
- Role
- Chairperson at Gbta Michigan
- Location
- Traverse City, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leslee Fritz
I lead corporate Travel & Expense programs that align with enterprise goals, improve visibility, and support a safe, seamless traveler experience.With 25+ years across buyer and supplier roles, I bring a procurement-aligned approach to travel category strategy, supplier sourcing, policy governance, and program optimization. I build scalable programs that partner closely with Finance, HR, Risk, Legal, and Security to balance cost, compliance, and traveler care.Areas of focus include:• Travel category strategy, sourcing, and supplier negotiations• TMC & OBT implementation and program adoption• Travel policy governance, compliance, and internal controls• Data-driven insights, reporting, and spend transparencyLeadership & Industry Involvement:• Past President and current Chair, GBTA Michigan Chapter• Advocate for innovation, payment modernization, and buyer–supplier collaboration
Experience
Chairperson
Jan 2024 — Present
Serve as Chair of the GBTA Michigan Chapter, providing strategic oversight, governance continuity, and senior-level guidance following prior service as President, Vice President, and Secretary.Key Responsibilities & Impact• Provide strategic direction and continuity for the chapter’s mission, annual goals, and long-term growth• Act as a senior advisor to the Board, supporting the President and officers on governance, succession planning, and chapter strategy• Ensure alignment with Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) standards, bylaws, and national initiatives• Represent GBTA Michigan at the regional and national level, strengthening relationships with GBTA Global, chapter leaders, and industry partners• Support leadership development and knowledge transfer to ensure sustainable board operations and volunteer engagement• Offer oversight and counsel on programming, sponsorship strategy, financial stewardship, and member value deliveryLeadership Scope• Oversight of a volunteer-led professional association serving corporate travel, procurement, finance, and supplier leaders across Michigan• Strategic influence across education, sponsorship, member engagement, and industry advocacy initiatives
Education
Alison
Certification
SCMDOJO
Certification
Cornerstone University
BS, Business Management
2007 — 2011
Skills
- Trade Shows
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Networking
- • Building Revenue Resources
- • Organization & Follow-Through
- Marketing Communications
- Event Planning
- Leadership
- Sales
- Team Building
- Priority Setting
- Online Marketing
- Business Acumen
- Sponsorship
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Relationship Management
- Direct Marketing
- Public Relations
- Organization
- Social Media
- • Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budgets
- Hospitality
- Event Management
- Fundraising
- Advertising
- Marketing Strategy
- Customer Satisfaction
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