Meet Our Leadership Team
Zach Purcell, President
Jessie Purcell, Director of Sales & Marketing
Ray Liz, Director of Trade Travel Strategy
Zach Purcell brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of government contracting, finance, and travel strategy. Zach spent 15 years at General Dynamics, where he managed complex contracts and developed a deep understanding of the unique logistical and financial challenges government contractors face on the road.
In 2017, dr
Zach Purcell brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of government contracting, finance, and travel strategy. Zach spent 15 years at General Dynamics, where he managed complex contracts and developed a deep understanding of the unique logistical and financial challenges government contractors face on the road.
In 2017, driven by a clear gap in the travel support available to contracting teams, Zach launched Moku Travelers with a simple mission: to help businesses save money, reduce liability, and gain a competitive edge through smarter travel coordination. His vision continues to guide the company’s growth and commitment to service today.
Ray Liz, Director of Trade Travel Strategy
Jessie Purcell, Director of Sales & Marketing
Ray Liz, Director of Trade Travel Strategy
Ray Liz brings over 40 years of leadership experience in military engineering and large-scale project management. He began his career in 1981 with the U.S. Navy, serving 20 years in propulsion and engineering roles across global assignments, including San Diego, Groton, Sardinia, and Puerto Rico. He also served as an instructor at the Fle
Ray Liz brings over 40 years of leadership experience in military engineering and large-scale project management. He began his career in 1981 with the U.S. Navy, serving 20 years in propulsion and engineering roles across global assignments, including San Diego, Groton, Sardinia, and Puerto Rico. He also served as an instructor at the Fleet Engineering School in Great Lakes, IL.
After retiring from the Navy in 2001, Ray earned a master’s degree in Organizational Development from Webster University and spent over two decades in ship repair as a project manager, overseeing complex operations valued at over $25 million. At Moku Travelers, Ray draws on his deep operational insight to help clients with skilled trades optimize their travel strategies for efficiency, cost savings, and mission readiness.
Jessie Purcell, Director of Sales & Marketing
Jessie Purcell, Director of Sales & Marketing
Jessie Purcell, Director of Sales & Marketing
Jessie Purcell leads Moku Travelers’ sales and marketing initiatives, bringing a background in business strategy, client success, and hospitality-focused advising. During her five years at Xerox Corporation, Jessie specialized in the hospitality vertical, working closely with some of Hawaii’s most iconic hospitality brands to help stream
Jessie Purcell leads Moku Travelers’ sales and marketing initiatives, bringing a background in business strategy, client success, and hospitality-focused advising. During her five years at Xerox Corporation, Jessie specialized in the hospitality vertical, working closely with some of Hawaii’s most iconic hospitality brands to help streamline operations and align business goals.
She previously served as a senior account manager in marketing and communications, where she partnered with top executives to craft strategic plans, support crisis management efforts, and drive organizational growth. At Moku Travelers, Jessie blends her expertise in relationship building and strategic planning to help clients and partners thrive through smarter travel solutions.