SCOTT TRAVIS
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE
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Senior-level executive with +20 years of undeniable success in managing the development, design and construction of over $2.5 billion in new development of mixed-use, residential, retail and hospitality real estate. Excels in creative problem solving, process optimization, internal and external team management with a focus on maximization of business unit profitability.
EXPERIENCE
BUCKINGHAM REALTY
Buckingham is a full service real estate firm specializing in the development, construction and management of mixed-use, multifamily, commercial and hospitality projects. www.buckingham.com
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March 2009-July 2018
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT
Responsible for leading the development efforts for Buckingham’s large-scale projects, specifically within the urban mixed-use and hospitality business platforms.
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Provides executive leadership over land acquisition, planning and zoning approvals, design and construction for Buckingham’s mixed-use development projects ranging in scale from $50mm-$300mm.
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Demonstrates success in providing clear and productive direction from concept to completion of each project undertaken.
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Develops and maintains key internal and external partnerships with various private and public agencies, consultants, subcontractors and community.
WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORPORATION
White Lodging is one of America’s most experienced and most strategic hotel developers with more than 120 new builds and $2.5 billion in investments. www.whitelodging.com
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April 2006-November 2008
VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT
Key member of the executive leadership team with specific responsibility for the development of globally branded hotels in major urban centers.
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Led the development efforts of more than $2B in successful new hotel development with a minimum investment threshold return of 12.5%.
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Integral to the development process and franchise relationships that led to White Lodging’s selection as Developer of the Year by Marriott International for Select Service Hotels 2008 and 2009, Full Service Hotels 2008, and by Hilton Hotels for Hilton Garden Inn for 2008.
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Led the design and pre-construction for multiple nationally recognized projects that led to White Lodging being awarded Marriott International’s Construction Excellence Award, 2007.
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Directed the design of Marriott’s first dual-branded hotel for a suburban market (published in “Hotel Business”, 2008).
BUCKINGHAM CONSTRUCTION
Buckingham Construction is a full service construction company with a focus on multi-family residential, mixed-use and commercial asset classes.
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April 2004-March 2006
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
Responsibilities included leadership of all construction and business development activities for the successful execution and management of multiple projects.
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Introduced standard operating procedures and internal controls resulting in significantly improved efficiency, accountability and performance of the business unit.
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Increased business unit profit margin by 12% over an 18-month period.
WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORPORATION
White Lodging is one of America’s most experienced and most strategic hotel developers with more than 120 new builds and $2.5 billion in investments. www.whitelodging.com
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June 2000-March 2004
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN, OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
Responsibilities included management of multiple projects from conception to completion while representing ownership in all aspects of the due diligence process, planning & zoning approvals, design development and contract documents, value engineering, contract negotiation and construction.
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Managed the development and construction of 13 branded hotels with a value more than $280 million, of which all were completed on or below budgeted cost.
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Awarded Marriott International - Residence Inn Best Hotel Opening, 2003.
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Selected by Marriott International to serve on SpringHill Suites and Courtyard Design Steering Committees.
BDMD ARCHITECTS
Leading architectural and landscape architectural design and planning firm with internationally recognized project work.
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May 1996-June 2000
DESIGNER, PROJECT MANAGER
Manage several small-to-moderate sized projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and administration with focus on museum, academic, sports and recreation design.
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Selected to represent the firm with specific knowledge and skills developed to design competition pools and facilities on various national projects including University of Iowa and University of Louisville natatorium designs.
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Published in “Architecture” magazine – Indianapolis Children’s Museum Expansion
EDUCATION
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science Environmental Design
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
UNITED STATES NAVY
Fire Controlman First Class
PROJECTS
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT - BUCKINGHAM REALTY
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Scioto Peninsula Redevelopment, Columbus OH
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Aertson Kimpton Hotel, Nashville TN (180 guestrooms)
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Aertson Residences, Nashville TN (350 units)
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Aertson Midtown Retail, Nashville TN (40,000 sf)
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CityWay Residences, Indianapolis, IN (450 units)
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CityWay Retail, Indianapolis, IN (50,000 sf)
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Alexander Hotel, Indianapolis, IN (207 guestrooms)
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University of Evansville Student Housing, Evansville, IN
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St Vincent’s Medical Offices, Indianapolis, IN
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The Langston Student Housing, Cleveland, OH (600 beds):
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The Langston Retail, Cleveland, OH (20,000 sf)
VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT - WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORPORATION
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Westin Hotel at Domain, Austin, TX
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JW Marriott, Indianapolis, IN
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Hyatt Place, Austin, TX
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Indianapolis, IN
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Austin, TX
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, South Bend, IN
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Indianapolis, IN
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Courtyard by Marriott, Indianapolis, IN
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Courtyard by Marriott, South Bend, IN
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Courtyard by Marriott, Ft Wayne, IN
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Courtyard by Marriott, Austin North, TX
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & PRECONSTRUCTION - WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORPORATION
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Courtyard by Marriott, Chandler AZ
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Mettawa, IL
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Mishawaka, IN
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Louisville, KY
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Hilton Garden Inn, Schaumburg, IL
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Hilton Garden Inn, Warrenville, IL
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Hilton Garden Inn, Austin North, TX
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Hilton Garden Inn, Mettawa, IL
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Chandler, AZ
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Salt Lake City, UT
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Louisville, KY
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE - WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORPORATION
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Carmel, IN
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Louisville North, KY
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SpringHill Suites, Austin North, TX
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SpringHill Suites, Mishawaka, IN
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Courtyard by Marriott, Miramar, FL
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Courtyard by Marriott, Schaumburg, IL
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Courtyard by Marriott, KY
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Louisville, KY
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Warrenville, IL
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Carmel, IN
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Louisville North, KY
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Houston Galleria, TX
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Residence Inn by Marriott, Miramar, FL
DESIGNER, PROJECT MANAGER - BROWNING DAY MULLINS DIERDORF, INC.
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University of Iowa – Athletic Complex
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Southern Illinois University – Track & Field Exp.
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University of Louisville – Natatorium
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Loyola Blakefield High School – Stud. Commons
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Purdue Technology Center – Incubation Building
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Delaware Township – Trustee Offices
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Indianapolis Museum of Art – Expansion
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Control Tower
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Indianapolis Children’s Museum – Expansion
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Indianapolis Colts – Training & Banquet Facilities
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Hawthorn’s Country Club – Clubhouse
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Oakhurst Golf & Country Club – Clubhouse
CORE COMPETENCIES
Organized and Efficient Manager
Analytical and Creative Problem Solver
Decisive and Accountable
Clear and Thoughtful Communicator
Proven Leader
Focused on Process Optimization
AFFILIATIONS
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA)
Associate Member
BUILDER'S ASSOCIATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS (BAGI)
Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (iMOCA)
Past President, Board of Directors
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGB)
Member
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI)
Sustaining Sponsor / Member