Advantage Performance Network About Us



Advantage Perfromance Network
About Us

Advantage Performance Network is a full-service performance improvement and travel management company dedicated to providing fresh and strategically creative solutions.

As owners and employees, we are committed to providing a broad range of quality services to address our customer's performance improvement, incentive travel and business travel needs. In each discipline, we strive to deliver best-in-class technology solutions, innovation and customer service.

Vision
To provide innovative performance improvement and travel solutions that produce measurable results, by working as a partner with our customers.

History
Founded by Mary Sue Leathers, Advantage Performance Network opened in 1995. With a strong desire and commitment to deliver the best customer service in the industry, Mary Sue draws upon her 30+ years of experience in corporate travel management, incentive travel and meeting planning to lead Advantage as President and CEO.

In 1998, Christopher Lund became a partner at APN. He joined the executive staff to drive continued growth and develop strategic services. With over 25 years of sales and management experience in the incentive and travel industries, Chris' solid marketing direction and business development strategies have been key in the continued growth of Advantage.

Strategic acquisitions and relationships have contributed to the expansion of Advantage. We continue to be a financially independent company with a strong growth plan for the future.

Corporate Offices & Warehouse Facilities
Located just south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the modern 42,000 square-foot facility is owned by Mary Sue Leathers and Christopher Lund.

Advantage Performance Network
7447 Egan Drive
Suite 300
Savage, Minnesota 55378

Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certified
Advantage Performance Network is certified as a woman-owned business by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). www.WBENC.org

Rankings & Recognition
  • 2007 - Honored as Woman Business Owner of the Year by National Association of Women Business Owners
  • 2006 - Ranked #4 by The Twin Cities Business Journal of travel management companies in Minnesota
  • 2006 - Voted 'Vendor of the Year' by a Fortune 100 client
  • 2005 - Received Wise Woman Award from National Association of Women Business Owners
  • 2005 - Ranked #5 by The Business Journal of top 25 women-owned businesses
  • 2005 - Ranked #4 by The Business Journal of top 25 travel companies
Designations, Certifications & Affiliations
  • ACTE - Association of Corporate Travel Executives
  • NBTA - National Business Travel Association
  • ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents
  • MPI - Meeting Professionals International
  • Travel Leaders
  • ASI - Advertising Specialty Institute
  • NAWBO - National Association of Women Business Owners
  • WBE - Women's Business Enterprise