Company Overview
ETA Travel was founded in 1998 by Jeffrey Erlbaum, a former attorney who enjoyed planning his business travel more than practicing law. Since then ETA has managed travel for companies including David’s Bridal, Tailored Brands (Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A Bank, K&G), Independence Blue Cross and Piasecki Aircraft. In addition, Jeff’s legal background has enabled ETA to assist his former firm, Barrack Rodos and Bacine as well as other law firms in planning their travel.
ETA’s team includes experienced vacation planners, whether you are looking for a quick weekend getaway or the trip of a lifetime. Our affiliation with the Ensemble Leisure Group gives us access to extraordinary vacation experiences that travelers could rarely get on their own.
Our Team
Jeffrey Erlbaum
Jeff was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont and received his Law Degree at Tulane University. During his time in college he spent a semester at the University of East Anglia in Norwich UK and studied his Junior year in Paris. Upon completion of his law degree he practiced law in Vermont for two years, before moving back to Philadelphia to work for a corporate law firm.
While running a travel agency is a 24/7 job, Jeff has been fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to many destinations all over the world. His favorites include Belgium, France, Israel, Iceland, Australia, Hong Kong, Montreal and French Polynesia. Jeff speaks French fluently and passable Italian.
Jeff resides in Lafayette Hill Pennsylvania with his wife, Sara, kids Hannah and Noah and three dogs. He is an avid fan of the Philadelphia Flyers and Norwich City Football Club.
Eileen Siegel
Eileen began her career in travel in 1992 and joined ETA in 2001. Previously, she worked for a small leisure agency and specialized in Caribbean destinations and Disney. Since joining the team at ETA she has concentrated in corporate travel, while still assisting her leisure clients. Eileen’s favorite trip was to her ancestral homeland of Ireland.
Susie Gustafson
Susie joined ETA in 2011 to assist with leisure travel and our growing corporate business. Susie has worked in the travel industry for 40 years and has travelled throughout Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Besides travel Susie loves gardening, bowling and spending time with her husband.
Elizabeth Emory Gabrys
Elizabeth joined ETA in 2017 to assist with leisure travel. Over the years she has been helping friends and family plan Disney cruises and visits to the parks, and joined the ETA team to help even more people plan magical vacations. She has Platinum status on the Disney Cruise Line and is a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge. Due to her love of cruising and all things Disney, she specializes in planning cruises and Disney vacations. Elizabeth attended Middlebury College with Jeffrey and lives in Milwaukee (WI) with her husband and two children..