Travis Blackwood

Travis Blackwood has a diverse work experience in the textile industry. Travis is currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer/Vice President of Sales at Lacefield Designs since January 2022. Prior to this, they held the role of Vice President of Business Development at Springs Creative Products Group from February 2015. At Springs Creative Products Group, they were responsible for expanding the company's product offerings into new channels of distribution and exploring potential markets.

From December 2019 to December 2021, Travis was the Vice President of Sales at Latitude Applied Technologies. Before that, they were the Managing Partner at Trinity Source International, LLC from June 2009 to February 2015. In this role, they managed various aspects of the company's operations, including administrative, sourcing, procurement, production, and sales and marketing functions.

Travis also worked as the Director of Marketing at Sojitz Corp. of America from January 2008 to June 2009. Travis'sresponsibilities included new business development in the textile finished product category and extensive travel to Southeast Asia to work with partnering factories and new customers.

Travis began their career as an Administrative Manager at International Textile Group, Carlisle Finishing Plant in May 1993. In this role, they handled various administrative functions within the printing, dyeing, and finishing operation.

Overall, Travis Blackwood has held various leadership positions in the textile industry, showcasing their expertise in operations, sales, business development, and management.

Travis Blackwood earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of South Carolina, completing their studies from 1989 to 1993.