Travis is a Ligonier native, and has a passion for philanthropy and community development. In 2009, he received a bachelor‘s degree from Indiana University in nonprofit management, and in 2013 received his master’s degree in philanthropic studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU. In his role as the Director of Development for the CFNC, he is responsible for the CFNC‘s fundraising operation, which includes: major gifts, corporate relations, grant solicitation, gift planning, and overseeing the CFNC’s annual giving program.

In 2015, Travis received his CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification, and serves as a resource to provide technical assistance to Noble County agencies and associations in the following areas:

-Major Gifts
-Capital Campaign Planning
-Annual Giving
-Planned Giving
-Strategic Planning