Travis Bowman

Senior Vice President Of People Services at First Hospitality

Travis Bowman has extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Travis began their career at White Lodging Services in 1991 and worked there until 2005. From 2005 to 2007, they worked at Sage Hospitality Resources. In 2007, they joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts as a General Manager and stayed there until 2009. Travis then moved to First Hospitality, where they held various roles including General Manager, Corporate Director of Training, and currently serves as the Vice President of Learning and Performance Management.

Travis Bowman's education history can be summarized as follows:

Travis attended Purdue University Fort Wayne from 1991 to 1994, where they studied Business & Hotel Restaurant Tourism. During the same period, they also attended Purdue University, focusing on Hotel Restaurant Tourism. Prior to their time at Purdue, Travis attended the University of Saint Francis from 1990 to 1991, studying Communications.

In addition to their formal education, Travis has obtained various certifications. In 2020, they obtained certifications in Brain-Based Elearning Design, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Skills for Inclusive Conversations. Travis also obtained a certification in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in 2017. In 2019, Travis received a certification in Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning, and in 2018, they obtained certifications in Disrupting Yourself, How to Design and Deliver Training Programs, and Sales Prospecting. All of these certifications were obtained through LinkedIn.

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Chicago, United States

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First Hospitality

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First Hospitality is a nationally recognized hospitality development and management company. The company operates a large, multi-branded portfolio of properties throughout the United States. First Hospitality—Founded in 1985—credits its success to its award-winning, people-focused culture, which delivers outstanding guest experiences, high associate engagement, and superior financial performance. Frequently recognized as industry leaders and sought after by investors and guests alike, the company ranks among top hospitality companies and operates acclaimed hotels and restaurants, including numerous AAA Four Diamond properties. First Hospitality redefines industry standards; its vertically integrated platform provides immersive hotel and food and beverage experiences and world-class investment, development, and third-party management services.