Travis Hackney developed an early interest in hospitality when he became the Project Manager to MGM Resorts for US Foods. After spending over 10+ years in the industry, his fluency in developing strategic partnerships among large hospitality groups and contract accounts has most recently brought him to Sysco as Vice President of National Accounts – Gaming. Travis manages multiple Nationwide gaming partnerships across the United States and leads the local Las Vegas Gaming distribution for Sysco. He works to develop cohesion between distributor and operator by providing solutions not just in supply chain, but in concept and menu development as well.
After earning a B.S. in Political Science from UNLV, Travis moved to Carson City, Nevada where he served as a congressional intern. Realizing that politics was not his passion, he moved back to his hometown of Las Vegas and began his career with food distribution. Being from Las Vegas and having a natural affinity for the business of gaming and hospitality has encouraged Travis to accumulate professional accolades such as Casino Account Executive of the Year, multiple years in a row.
After that of Husband and Father, his favorite title is House League Hockey Coach for the Las Vegas Ice Center. Travis also volunteers as a Coach for “Spectrum on Ice,” and teaches children and young adults with developmental disabilities to ice skate and play hockey. Travis has played hockey his entire life and is pleased to be teaching the youth of Las Vegas about teamwork and working hard. He believes these two attributes are crucial to the success of every facet of his life. Travis also volunteers on the NHLA of Nevada F&B Committee and looks to provide opportunities for professional development for anyone looking to get into the hotel industry.
