Jarrod West
Jarrod West
Senior Content Contributor
653 Published Articles
Countries Visited: 21U.S. States Visited: 24
Boasting a portfolio of over 20 cards, Jarrod has been an expert in the points and miles space for over 8 years. He earns and redeems over 1 million points per year and his work has been featured in o...
Edited by: Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
641 Published Articles 1075 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 49U.S. States Visited: 32
Juan Ruiz is a leading travel journalist and expert in credit cards and loyalty programs. For over a decade, he has turned complex rewards and travel strategies into clear, actionable insights. His wo...
& Kellie Jez
Kellie Jez
Director of Operations
6 Published Articles 1253 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 10U.S. States Visited: 20
Kellie’s professional experience has led her to a deep passion for compliance, data reporting, and process improvement. Kellie’s learned the ins and outs of the points and miles world and leads UP’s c...





















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