Joining the SME team in March of 2025 to lead business development efforts throughout West Michigan, Travis brings 20+ years of diverse community & economic development experience - as well as strong, far-reaching relationships established through broad-based, community-focused initiatives. His background spans catalyzing historic property rehabilitation, downtown revitalization, industrial site selection, public space placemaking initiatives, large- and small-scale event management and facilitating collaboration among community stakeholders. He's thrilled to join SME - a leading engineering consulting firm specializing in solving problems in the development ecosystem with thirteen offices across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio - and help amplify the positive impact his skilled colleagues bring to exciting projects across the West Michigan region and beyond. Based in Grand Rapids, Travis is driven by a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to "finding a way to 'yes'". For him, any day he can help a community or client reach their full potential is a good day. Learn more at www.sme-usa.com