Jarrod West
Jarrod West
Senior Content Contributor
639 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: Michael Y. Park
Michael Y. Park
Senior Editor and Content Contributor
52 Published Articles 1195 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 60+U.S. States Visited: 50
Michael Y. Park is a journalist living in New York City. He’s traveled through Afghanistan disguised as a Hazara Shi’ite, slept with polar bears on the Canadian tundra, picnicked with the king and que...
& Kellie Jez
Kellie Jez
Director of Operations & Compliance
6 Published Articles 1273 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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