Our Staff

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Don Williams, President
Don Webb, Operations Manager
Kelli Phelps, Charter Coordinator
Vicky Merideth, Group Travel Planner
Charlene Brooks, Group Travel Planner
Pete Pappas, Outside Sales
Our drivers, Driving the Coaches
Josette Hardin, Coach Cleaner

Don Williams, President
Don Williams has been in the travel industry since 1962. His experience includes all aspects of travel from working with an airline company, owning a Travel Agency and accompanying tour groups throughout the country. After so many years of dedication, Don is now able to spend extra time with his family, play a round of golf and relax on a fairly regular basis. He is our mentor that continually keeps us on our toes and encourages us to go the extra mile for our clients.


Don Webb, Operations Manager
Don Webb is the man that keeps everything together, up and running for our company. He started with Fuqua Bus Lines in 1964 (later acquired by American Trailways in 1968) and drove for them until 1989. Don then moved to work for Southern Kentucky Bus Lines before teaming up with Don Williams in 1992 in the acquisition of United Coaches, Inc. Hardly ever seen without a cup of coffee in his hand, Don spends endless hours at the shop servicing, maintaining and spit shining our fleet.

Kelli Phelps, Charter Coordinator
Kelli Phelps is a valuable member of our team. She continually remains cool, calm, and collected while handling all of the aspects of our charter runs, driver schedules, and accounting. Her friendly voice, gentle manner, and super-woman efficiency all make her a joy to work with!

Vicky Merideth, Group Travel Planner
Vicky has been with the company for three years. She loves the excitement and challenge of working with each customer to make their trip a memorable experience. Vicky’s work history in customer service and sales has taught her the value and importance of each customer.

Charlene Brooks, Group Travel Planner
Charlene joined our team in March of 2007. She loves to research new fun places for our clients to explore. Traveling is her passion. She is here to customize your itinerary to meet all your needs. Give her a call to start your journey.

Peter M. Pappas, Outside Sales
Peter M. Pappas was director of bands at Kelvin Grove Middle School in Lockport and Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois until his retirement in 1994. He has received degrees from Northern Illinois University and VanderCook College of Music. He has done additional work at the University of Arizona. Mr. Pappas has served as a guest lecturer, adjudictator and conductor at the University of Illinois, Nothern Illinois University, VanderCook College of Music, Univeristy of Arizona, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Nebraska, Duquesne University, University of Nevada at Las Vegas and the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire. He received the Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator Award in 1991 and the Phi Beta Mu Bandmaster's Hall of Fame Award in 1996. He has worked with United Coach and Tour on Student Travel since 1994. His knowledge of bands and their travel needs ensure our bands have the best trip possible.

Our drivers UC&T has been very fortunate to enlist the services of an extremely professional, competent, and safe group of Motorcoach Drivers. You will find all of our drivers to be friendly, informed and prepared for your travels. UC&T closely monitors and adheres to all D. O. T. regulations in order for you to be in the most capable hands during your trip. - Jim Alvey - Porter Bailey - Paul Cottrell - Rose Cottrell - Marvin Crask - Quincy Gary - Coy Gastineau - Jim Heep - Tony Kluck - Keith Lee - Ricky Moore - Reuben Porter - Tommy Price - Kenny Rogers - Bill Swain - Grover White