In 1977, Bursch Travel was turned over to Fred Bursch, making him the second generation owner. He continued to work with his father, but became the president and CEO of the Alexandria-based company that now has offices in five states and about 80 employees.
Longtime employee Lee Hurd named president and CEO and Lara Deppisch, Fred Bursch's daughter, named vice president. Deppisch will eventually take over the business, making her the third generation owner.