President and CEO of Levitin Group
Shari has over 23 years of industry expertise and is recognized as one of the most insightful and talented entrepreneurs in vacation ownership. From an OPC agent to Marriott's top salesperson, she continued to achieve outstanding results as she pursued her professional path. As Director of Sales for Marriott's Summit Watch in Park City, Utah, Shari recruited and trained the staff for the facility designated by Vacation Ownership World (1996) as "the most successful timeshare resort in the world". Shari's career has included senior roles such as Project Director and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for start-up and existing projects. In 1997, Shari focused on her true passion and launched Levitin Group. Today, she and her team of experts offer considerable expertise in timeshare and real estate, custom sales curriculum and results-oriented consultation to clients around the world.
Shari is a Trustee Member of ARDA where she serves as an active member of both the Meetings Committee and Consumer-Centric Task Force. Shari Levitin and the Levitin Group are major supporters of the AIF, Crystal House and various local charities. She has an enthusiasm and passion for the industry and continues to donate her time as a contributing author, keynote speaker and moderator for ARDA.
Ms. Levitin resides in Park City, Utah where she enjoys skiing, mountain biking, yoga, reading and listening to music.
Joe McGriff - Vice President / Levitin Leadership
Joe McGriff is recognized as one of the leading sales trainers, motivators and coaches in the vacation ownership industry today. He began his sales career as a National Sales Manager for the Marriott Hotel Corporation, where he received the JW Marriott Presidential Award and numerous other sales recognitions. In 1995, Joe transferred to the Marriott Vacation Club where he became Rookie of the Year in his first year of sales. He then went on to achieve over $5 million in ownership sales over 26 months prior to being promoted to Sales Manager.
After Marriott, Joe became Director of Sales for Westgate Resort at the Canyons in Park City Utah. In 2000, he successfully led the start-up operation to become Westgate's number one producing resort with a team of 52 sales people.
Five years ago, Joe pursued his true passion for training and joined Levitin Group where he contributes to the success of sales and management teams for leading companies in the vacation ownership industry. A distinguished speaker for ARDA and CRDA, Joe continues to train the Levitin Group Selling System to sales executives and managers world-wide.
A notable leader in his local church, Joe and his wife Penny live in Salt Lake City, Utah and enjoy a busy family schedule with their three children.
Terry Ferara - Senior Trainer
Terry is a Senior Trainer and Consultant for Levitin Group and a principle contributor to their creative development team. In addition, Terry has over 23 years of experience in the vacation ownership industry. A Virginia native, Terry received an Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Terry started in the timeshare industry with Vistana Resort as a successful sales person and was quickly promoted to sales management. During her thirteen year career with Vistana, she served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Senior Vice Present of Sales Training and Development. Terry has been the recipient of ARDA's "Sales Manager of the Year" award. She has spoken on numerous ARDA panels and industry related conferences in Europe. In 1996, Terry created Ferara Consulting, assisting her clients in the area of sales and management training, and in the creation of sales training courses, manuals, films, wall tours and sales center designs. She is currently working with the Levitin Group in the areas of course development and conducting live on site training seminars.