Travis Nickels currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Cleveland Clinic, a position held since 2010. In addition to this role, Travis is the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Director of Surgical Operations, with previous titles including Medical Director and Staff Anesthesiologist. Prior to this, Travis owned Nickels Marketing Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2010 and worked as a Sales Representative at CompUSA from 1997 to 2005. Travis holds a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University, an MD from The University of Toledo, a Master of Science in Neuroscience from Miami University, and a Bachelor's degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from Miami University.