Meet Our Conductors

Where are you originally from?
Independence, Missouri.

What brought you to Key West?
I wanted to live in a location that has warm weather all year round and in a walkable city.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Church Secretary at Unity of the Keys.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Entertaining guests creatively and having them enjoy their tour with me.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I am a prayer chaplain at Unity of the Keys, and I head to Disney World whenever I can.

Where are you originally from?
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

What brought you to Key West?
Weather and the people.

What year did you move to Key West?
2024.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Ran an escape room in WI Dells.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with family, fishing, and sailing.

Where are you originally from?
Cleveland, Ohio.

What brought you to Key West?
My late wife is originally from here.

What year did you move to Key West?
I’ve been visiting here since 2006, and officially moved here in 2023.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
US Navy Vet Hospital Corpsman.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Camaraderie and great leadership, and also our customers are fun to be around.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Being a father and watching sports.

Where are you originally from?
New Jersey.

What brought you to Key West?
Atmosphere and my son moved here.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Real Estate sales.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
The people – both company and guests.

What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
Spend time with my granddaughter.

Where are you originally from?
South Korea.

What year did you move to Key West?
2021.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America, Key West?
Self-employed at Impart Company Business.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Engaging with people.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Hanging out on Simonton Beach.

Where are you originally from?
Key West.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Worked for FedEx and the Monroe County Department of Corrections.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
It’s the most energetic, welcoming, and diverse company I have ever worked for.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Taking care of my little monsters and going to the park.

What year did you move to Key West?
2016.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Taught English as a foreign/second language to Koreans, Chinese, and Taiwanese, both in New York and places in Asia, as I served in churches.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Meeting people from all over the USA and throughout the world. I love Key West and the Florida Keys and enjoy sharing stories about this great area. I greatly appreciate all of the staff of HTA, a real family.

What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
In addition to working with my church, Glad Tidings, and people in this community, I enjoy the wonder and beauty of God’s creation in this area (the stars, wildlife, the water, sunrises, sunsets, etc.)

Where are you originally from?
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.

What brought you to Key West?
Key West lifestyle.

What year did you move to Key West?
2024.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Class A commercial driving.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Mediate, prayer, spirituality.

Where are you originally from?
Richmond, Indiana.

What brought you to Key West?
I was in the Army for 14 years; I got hurt and had to leave.

What year did you move to Key West?
1990.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Entertaining the people.

What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
Watching sports.

Where did you originally come from?
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

What brought you to Key West?
The weather.

What did you do prior to working for Old Town Trolley?
A checkerboard career.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Quilting, crosswords, and reading.

Ghosts & Gravestones Conductor

Where did you originally come from?
Born in Key West, raised in Marathon, FL.

What brought you to Key West?
Daughter Zaylee, in 2009.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America?
Driver for Waste Management.

What do you enjoy about working for Historic Tours of America?
Meeting diverse people from all over the world and the rapport of co-workers.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Playing dominos and fishing, but mostly cooking breakfast for my daughter on our weekend mornings together.

I was born here in Key West. Prior to working for Historic Tours of America (HTA), I worked as a carpenter and construction foreman. I was attracted to HTA because it is a structured company. I enjoy spending time with my daughters in my free time.

Where are you originally from?
North Olmsted, Ohio.

What brought you to Key West?
Being close to the ocean.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Worked in hotel hospitality.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Meeting new people.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Anything out on the water.

Where are you originally from?
Key West.

What brought you to Key West?
Returned home after college and the Army.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Chef

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
This island has my family history since 1847.

What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
Cook, fish, play poker, and Bocca Ball!

Old Town Trolley Tours Conductor

Where did you originally come from?
Born in Key West

What brought you to Key West?
Father was stationed in Key West, in the Navy.

What did you do prior to working for Old Town Trolley?
Construction

What do you enjoy about working for Old Town Trolley?
Making our guests laugh.

Where are you originally from?
Puerto Rico.

What year did you move to Key West?
2008.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
CPA.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Guest interaction.

Where are you originally from?
Brockton, MA.

What year did you move to Key West?
2022.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
I worked in Old Town Trolley Boston, and after two years, in the middle of a snowstorm, I arrived at work early and watched a videotape titled History of Old Town Trolley; it was then that I found out that the company was founded in Key West. I was hooked. It took me eight years to achieve my dream working here in the fabulous Key West.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
All the fun and happiness.

Where are you originally from?
Buffalo, New York.

What brought you to Key West?
Something new.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Bartender.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Every tour is a new experience.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with friends.

Where are you originally from?
Long Island, NY.

What year did you move to Key West?
2021.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
West Marine Store Manager.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
Meeting new people every day.

What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
Sailing and Diving.

Where are you originally from?
Los Angeles, CA.

What brought you to Key West?
Relocated for work in 2003.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
MICU paramedic, bartender, and restaurant manager.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
My fellow employees and guest interactions.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Traveling and reading.

Old Town Trolley Tours Conductor

Where did you originally come from?
Key West.

What brought you to Key West?
Navy brat.

What did you do prior to working for Old Town Trolley?
Fishing guide/Marina management.

What do you enjoy about working for Old Town Trolley?
Co-workers and guests.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Fishing.

Where are you originally from?
Saipan.

What brought you to Key West?
Diving.

What year did you move to Key West?
2007.

What did you do prior to working for Historic Tours of America Key West?
Bartending, hotel hospitality, and tourism.

What do you enjoy about working for this company?
History, people, knowledge.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Sporting, water, activities.