Sharon Mackie probably needs no introduction to Field Guides regulars! She joined the flock in 2003 as the Administrative Assistant and within a year had begun work as Tour Manager, a job she continues to do today, albeit far fewer tours than she once managed 20 years ago--but her passion remains unmatched!
Sharon also oversees our airline ticketing and quality control, she manages group booking requests for Field Guides, and she organizes festivals and birding events for the company, too. Last, and importantly, she works alongside Karen Turner as the FGI Office Co-Manager, keeping the Austin roost happily humming along!
These days, many of Sharon's tours are in mainland Africa, a great fit for her as Africa is her favorite continent for travel. Over the years, she has visited Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania (including Zanzibar), and she's looking forward to more African adventures in years to come.
Recently, Sharon has taken on additional tours in other areas of the world, and now she has a hand in managing trips for clients set to discover Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Georgia & Armenia, too. She's excited to share her knowledge about all these wonderful destinations, so give her a call to talk about the possibilities!
Sharon's 20+ years of experience and her strong bond with our guides and in-country agents make her a real logistics genie, smoothing the travel experience to make for the best memories possible. Field Guides is so fortunate to have her steady hand! When not working, Sharon enjoys traveling around in her Vista NP and hitting all the hot springs and farmer's markets she can find along the way!
Client comment
"Your office service was superb. Sharon Mackie worked so hard, and answered every question promptly. Field Guides is the best birding tour company." E.C., MADAGASCAR