About Our Team
Sheila Howk
Michaela Howk
Michael Howk
Sheila Howk — daughter of Peter and Dodie Wendinger — lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with her husband, Michael Howk, and their two dogs, Harley and Koda. She worked for many years as an elementary educator and charter school administrator at Lafayette Charter School before joining Wendinger Travel in 2009.
Today, Sheila and her husband, Mic
Sheila Howk — daughter of Peter and Dodie Wendinger — lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with her husband, Michael Howk, and their two dogs, Harley and Koda. She worked for many years as an elementary educator and charter school administrator at Lafayette Charter School before joining Wendinger Travel in 2009.
Today, Sheila and her husband, Michael, proudly own and operate Wendinger Travel, continuing the family’s legacy of exceptional travel service.
Michael Howk
Michaela Howk
Michael Howk
Michael Howk lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with his wife, Sheila Howk, and their two dogs, Harley and Koda. He served in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years. Following his military service, he earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing and went on to work as a nurse in the Emergency Department at Mayo Clinic in Mankato.
Today, M
Michael Howk lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with his wife, Sheila Howk, and their two dogs, Harley and Koda. He served in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years. Following his military service, he earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing and went on to work as a nurse in the Emergency Department at Mayo Clinic in Mankato.
Today, Michael and his wife, Sheila, proudly own and operate Wendinger Travel, continuing the family’s legacy of exceptional travel service.
Michaela Howk
Michaela Howk
Michaela Howk
Michaela Howk — daughter of Michael and Sheila Howk — lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with her dog, Ginger. Michaela graduated from the University of St. Thomas (UST) in 2020 with her bachelor’s degree. Michaela previously worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit. She now continues her passion for hea
Michaela Howk — daughter of Michael and Sheila Howk — lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with her dog, Ginger. Michaela graduated from the University of St. Thomas (UST) in 2020 with her bachelor’s degree. Michaela previously worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit. She now continues her passion for healthcare as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Michaela works for Wendinger Travel as a Social Media Manager & Tour Coordinator. You’ll often see Michaela on tours such as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Captivating African Safari.
Sean Howk
Michaela Howk
Michaela Howk
Sean Howk — son of Michael and Sheila Howk — lives in Marshall, Minnesota, with his wife, Kylie Howk, and their two cats, Finn and Mia. Sean graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in 2023 with his bachelor’s degree and 2025 with his master’s degree. He now works at SMSU as an Assistant Athletic Director - Event Operati
Sean Howk — son of Michael and Sheila Howk — lives in Marshall, Minnesota, with his wife, Kylie Howk, and their two cats, Finn and Mia. Sean graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in 2023 with his bachelor’s degree and 2025 with his master’s degree. He now works at SMSU as an Assistant Athletic Director - Event Operations & Ticketing.
Sean works for Wendinger Travel as a Tour Coordinator. You’ll often see Sean on tours such as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Trains Across Colorado.
Jayne Maday-Hulke
Jayne Maday-Hulke
Jayne Maday-Hulke
Jayne Maday-Hulke lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with her husband, Jim Hulke, and their dog, Tucker. Jayne has two children — Devan (and spouse Andy) and Dustin — and is a proud grandmother to Isaac, Kate, and Easton. She served in the United States Army National Guard for 20+ years. She currently works for New Ulm Bus Lines as a bus driver
Jayne Maday-Hulke lives in New Ulm, Minnesota, with her husband, Jim Hulke, and their dog, Tucker. Jayne has two children — Devan (and spouse Andy) and Dustin — and is a proud grandmother to Isaac, Kate, and Easton. She served in the United States Army National Guard for 20+ years. She currently works for New Ulm Bus Lines as a bus driver.
Jayne works at the reception desk at Wendinger Travel, so you’ll most likely hear her voice when you call the office.
Kayla Howk-Erwin
Jayne Maday-Hulke
Jayne Maday-Hulke
Kayla Howk-Erwin — sister of Michael Howk — lives in Marion, Iowa, with her husband, Patrick Erwin, and their two dogs, Oakie and Meeko. Kayla has two children, Gavin and Noah. She is currently the Senior Director of Community Development and Outreach at Summit Pointe Senior Living.
Kayla works for Wendinger Travel as a Tour Escort. You’l
Kayla Howk-Erwin — sister of Michael Howk — lives in Marion, Iowa, with her husband, Patrick Erwin, and their two dogs, Oakie and Meeko. Kayla has two children, Gavin and Noah. She is currently the Senior Director of Community Development and Outreach at Summit Pointe Senior Living.
Kayla works for Wendinger Travel as a Tour Escort. You’ll often see Kayla on tours such as Boat Load of Fun, Washington D.C., New England, and Branson.
Nancy Buckentine
Jayne Maday-Hulke
Nancy Buckentine
Nancy Buckentine lives on a farm in rural Cologne, Minnesota, with her husband Al Buckentine. Nancy has two children — Adam (and spouse Lisa) and Heidi — and is a proud grandmother to Shay and Fritz. She currently works at the Carver County Court House as a Land Management Technician.
Nancy works for Wendinger Travel as a Tour Escort. You’
Nancy Buckentine lives on a farm in rural Cologne, Minnesota, with her husband Al Buckentine. Nancy has two children — Adam (and spouse Lisa) and Heidi — and is a proud grandmother to Shay and Fritz. She currently works at the Carver County Court House as a Land Management Technician.
Nancy works for Wendinger Travel as a Tour Escort. You’ll often see Nancy on tours such as Mackinac Island and Branson.