Meet the Team
David Thomas
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
“Do you have a passport?”
With this simple question, David Thomas has been encouraging people from all walks of life to explore the world. A lifelong traveler himself, and veteran in the travel industry worldwide, David knows firsthand how life-changing travel can be!
David Thomas on the Pyramids of Egypt during his cruise ship years.
After his cruise ship days, David immersed himself in the classical music world as a recording producer and artist manager, and has worked with and produced numerous world-renowned artists, as well as a film score and recording projects with major orchestras around the world, such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, and studios such as Abbey Road, Capitol, and Sony MGM.
Now, David has combined his love of travel and fine arts to create Aegean Blue Excursions, with every detail carefully designed and crafted by him to bring you the very best experiences of land and sea in the beautiful and historic country of Greece!
Support You Can Count On
FROM OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM
Krista Baker
Tour Leader, Logistics SupportKrista is a world traveler, experienced marathoner, triathlete and mountain biker who lives life on the road less traveled. She's also a multi-sport industry veteran having worked as VIP Director for a major race management company before co-founding the sports travel-focused RaceQuest Travel. Krista loves shredding singletrack and taking time away for introspection along “The Way,” a beloved 500+ mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in France and Spain, a trek she has completed six times. In 2026, Krista “Everested,” climbing 29,029 feet in Whistler, BC.
Kelli Eldridge
Tour Leader, Sales & Marketing SupportKelli has spent her career in the adventure and sports travel space, spanning more than 25 years. Her accomplishments in international travel marketing, sports marketing, public relations and project management all stem from a deep passion for exploring the world through the lens of sport.
With experience that includes everything from half-marathons and triathlons to competitive racquet sports, Kelli brings a compassionate servant’s heart to assisting every tour guest, and every task she takes on.
Jennifer Neill
Tour Leader, Itinerary CreationJennifer Neill has been involved in the wellness space for over 30 years and holds advanced certifications in Pilates, yoga, Tai-chi, Chi walking, breathwork and forest therapy among others.
Jennifer’s expertise involves creating programs that support healthy aging and whole-body vitality. She has guided older adults on the Camino de Santiago in Spain and developed community programs grounded in research that help people feel immediate, lasting shifts in body and mind.