Sunday, April 17, 2005

EXPEDIA.com Announces Eleven Former APPRENTICE Cast Members for THE APPRENTICE CRUISE

UPDATED - April 17, 2005


Join former cast members of the hit series THE APPRENTICE, and sail from New York City aboard Carnival´s Trump World Legend September 26 - October 4, 2005! After a VIP bon voyage party featuring "The Chairman" himself, Donald Trump, you´ll leave the Manhattan skyline in the distance, sailing for exotic Caribbean ports-of-call. You´ll be entertained in Trump World style with gala events, luxurious receptions and over-the-top parties. Rub elbows with past cast members and get to know thousands of other fans while you test your competitive edge at our "APPRENTICE-type" activities and contests - come ready to win!


You´ve seen them on TV. Now, be there in person to see what it takes to become The Apprentice. Donald Trump chose these achievers out of 1 million applicants. Now they´re sailing on The Apprentice Legend Cruise, and you have the opportunity to get up close and personal. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop, learn about their career strategies, and sign up for a chance to compete in the onboard Apprentice Legend Cruise Competition. They are the judges, and the Grand Prize is big!


Up to 15 cast members from THE APPRENTICE will be onboard for 8 days, participating and mingling with APPRENTICE fans. Will your favorite cast member be there?


Expedia.com has released the names of eleven former APPRENTICE contestants who are scheduled to participate.




Amy Henry

Age: 30

Residence: Austin, TX

Marital Status: Married

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas A&M University; MBA, Texas Christian University


Amy Henry was the "last woman standing" on the first season of THE APPRENTICE. A born and bred Texan, Amy has made her mark on the Lone Star State in which she has developed her own consulting company and is a sought-after public speaker, workshop leader, and business consultant.In addition to her business ventures, Amy serves as an active volunteer for St. David´s Foundation and Camp Periwinkle, and is a spokesperson for The American Heart Association. She´s also on the Board of Directors of GENAustin.




Audrey Evans

Age: 22

Residence: Salt Lake City, UT

Marital Status: Married

Education: Certified Real Estate Professional


Audrey Evans knows what it takes to survive. After high school, Audrey did not have the opportunity to continue her education. She was determined to succeed, and became one of the youngest certified real estate agents in Utah. Coming from the Street Smarts team, and with the experience of THE APPRENTICE on her side, Audrey is expanding her business projects into the non-profit arena. She is currently working on starting an organization called "A Day on the Job," which helps underprivileged kids gain experience in the business community.




Brian

Age: 29

Residence: Wildwood, NJ

Marital Status: Single

Education: South Jersey Professional School of Business, Real Estate


Entrepreneur is not a big enough word for Brian McDowell. Brian was earning money as early as age 5. School was not just a place to learn—it was a place to do business. At 21, Brian sold his successful landscaping company, moved to New Jersey, started a retail novelty business, and trademarked and branded "GLOWLITES." As if that wasn´t enough, this self-made millionaire received his real estate license and now runs a real estate company servicing Cap May County, New Jersey. Brian is a risk-taker. Don´t miss the opportunity to talk with one of Trump´s chosen few on THE APPRENTICE Legend Cruise.




Maria

Age: 31

Residence: Virginia Beach, VA

Marital Status: Single

Education: MBA, Specialty Studies in Entrepreneurial Marketing, Regent University, Virginia


Season 2 of THE APPRENTICE had its share of outstanding leading women, including Maria Boren. Maria was the subject of one of the most surprising episodes of the season, when Mr. Trump fired two candidates on the same task. Beyond THE APPRENTICE, Maria carries a wealth of experience and accomplishments in her business life. She currently serves as the youngest vice president in the history of her company, Cornerstone Realty Income Trust. Where does her young success come from? A legacy handed down by a driven, full-time working role model (her mother), and her ability to keep her eye on her ever-evolving dream—a life based on balance.




Rob F

Age: 32

Residence: Frisco, TX

Marital Status: Married

Education: B.S., Kinesiology, University of Texas at Austin


Rob´s one episode on Season 2 of THE APPRENTICE definitely did not do him justice. After earning a football scholarship to Northeast Missouri State University—where he was a four-year letterman and three-time NCAA All Conference linebacker—and gaining a B.A. at the University of Texas, he and his wife founded Flanagan Enterprises, Inc. They´ve grown it into a multimillion-dollar business. In 2003, Flanagan Enterprises, Inc. partnered with HotLink Marketing, the industry leader in process automation software for leveraging corporate purchasing power, where he is currently Vice President of Sales in Dallas.




Michael T

Age: 25

Residence: Boston, MA

Marital Status: Single

Education: Secondary education, The Pingree School in South Hamilton, MA B.A., Communications, Boston College


Okay, so Michael can´t sell a massage on the streets of New York. His teammates agreed, and Michael heard those two words, "You´re Fired!" But Michael says there is much more to come from him. A standout on Season 3, Michael hails from Boston, where he started a real estate development and investment firm at the age of 23. Since his experience on THE APPRENTICE, Michael has continued to expand his ventures. Currently, he is launching TarshiBar, Inc., a chocolate manufacturing and distribution company, and is investing in a sushi/sake bar in Boston




Stacie J.

Age: 29

Residence: New York, NY

Marital Status: Single

Education: B.A., Emory University; M.B.A., Mercer University


Stacie J. is the multi-talented wildcard from Season 2. It is no wonder Stacie J. made a lasting impression on fans. She is a tough businesswoman and her female competitors were quick to put her to the test. With a diverse career in modeling, acting, and owning her own restaurant franchise, Stacie J. fits perfectly in New York´s playground. Her career started at 16 and by the end of grad school, she had opened her first restaurant. Stacie now owns a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise in Harlem and continues her professional modeling career with Ford Model Management.




Raj

Age: 28

Residence: Philadelphia, PA

Marital Status: Single

Education: B.S., Economics and B.A., History, Boston College


Fans of Season 2 will not likely forget Raj. With a very impressive list of qualifications, Raj showed his competitors his strengths stretch beyond the Boardroom. Most notable for his out-of-the-box fashion and keen eye for the ladies, Raj was able to bring humor to the most serious of tasks. With humor on his side, Raj has already proven himself as a business success. At age 23, he founded Automovia Technology Partners, which developed cutting-edge technology for automobiles. He later created Vanquish Enterprises, a real estate company, which acquired a hotel, retail and condo development in Vail, CO.




Jennifer C.

Age: 31

Residence: New York, NY

Marital Status: Single

Education: B.F.A., Syracuse University


Jenn C. is a competitor, to say the least. With beauty and brains, she showed fans of Season 2 that she is determined to have her share of success. Mr. Trump must have agreed when he chose her as part of the elite group. Mr. Trump himself stated, "She is very tough and she is very smart!" Jennifer has been a competitor since the age of nine. At 21, she launched her successful career as a magazine photo editor. Jennifer continued her career in true New York fashion by moving into the highly competitive real estate game and landing a position with one of the most prestigious firms in NY.




Bradford

Age: 31

Residence: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Marital Status: Single

Education: J.D., Nova Southeastern Law School


It´s obvious why Bradford was an immediate standout in Season 2. He exudes leadership and confidence, and those qualities coupled with his successful dual career as a defense attorney and a real estate investor quickly put him on the favorites list, especially with his female competitors and teammates. However, taking one for the team in Episode 2 didn´t sit well with Mr. Trump, and his career as THE APPRENTICE was cut short. Bradford continues to grow his law practice, Bradford Cohen Law, and increase his real estate investments in Florida.




Nick

Age: 29

Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Marital Status: Single

Education: B.A., English, University of San Diego


Nick Warnock left a lasting impression as one of the "final four" from the original APPRENTICE. Good old-fashioned hard work put Nick´s career on the map, and his determination and natural selling skills secured him a golden opportunity in THE APPRENTICE. He was a hard worker, a tough boardroom competitor, and a charmer. Nick continues to diversify himself in his business and personal life. His experience on the hit show has led to many opportunities, including TV and film roles, speaking engagements across the country, and endorsements deals. On top of all this, he is currently filming a pilot for his own business show.


More information about THE APPRENTICE CRUISE is available at EXPEDIA.com