SpecialityChairman & CEO

Saalex CorporationTravis Mack is a distinguished entrepreneur, business leader, and the Chairman & CEO of Saalex Corporation, a federal aerospace and defense contractor. With over 26 years of dedication to Saalex, he has played a pivotal role in driving success and growth. Saalex has flourished into a thriving organization, generating over $175 million in annual revenue and employing over 1,200 people nationwide. Mr. Mack provides leadership and direction, developing strategies to ensure Saalex’s continued success while earning admiration among the company’s stakeholders and communities. Notably, Saalex Corporation was awarded the prestigious Small Business of the Year award by the SBA Los Angeles in 2015. He has in-depth expertise in software applications services and defense acquisition contracting. In addition, Travis Mack also served as the CEO of Valeo Networks for over 14 years. Valeo is a commercial Information Technology company specializing in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and network administration for small and medium-sized businesses. Valeo achieved remarkable success, generating over $20 million in annual revenue and employing over 100 professionals nationwide. Furthermore, Valeo, backed by the renowned Private Equity firm, Siebert, Williams, and Shank, executed a strategic Mergers & Acquisition consolidation strategy for IT Managed Services Providers. Mr. Mack has completed 12+ company acquisitions, exceeding $125 million in enterprise value. Beyond his contributions to the aerospace, defense, and IT sectors, Travis Mack is also the Founder and Fund Manager of the Greenwood Self Storage Fund, launched in 2022. With a total capitalization of $25 million, this commercial real estate Private Equity fund leverages Mr. Mack's 15 years of expertise in the self-storage vertical to acquire facilities, employ automation and green initiatives to reduce expenses, and drive returns for its investors. Committed to making a positive impact in society, Travis Mack is the founder of "The Mack Foundation," a philanthropic non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, scholarships, and educational opportunities to underserved communities, particularly children and families. Through this foundation, Mr. Mack aims to empower and uplift those in need. Prior to his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, Travis Mack served in the U.S. Navy for over 7 years, demonstrating his unwavering dedication and earning recognition as a decorated service-disabled Veteran. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business from Webber International University. To further enhance his business acumen and leadership skills, Travis has completed prestigious executive programs such as the Senior Executive Management Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, the Junior Executive Management Program at Clark Atlanta University, and graduated from the USC Marshall School of Business Executive Leadership program as well as the UCLA Anderson School of Business Executive Leadership program. Additionally, Travis Mack is a certified Diverse Asset Manager by the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviated Version (To Be Used for Event Introductions): Travis Mack is the Chairman & CEO of The Saalex Corporation an Aerospace and Defense company, generating over $175 million in annual revenue and employing over 1,200 professionals nationwide. Travis also served as the CEO of Valeo Networks, a commercial Information Technology company specializing in cybersecurity, network administration, and cloud solutions. Travis has completed 12+ company acquisitions exceeding $125 million in enterprise value. Furthermore, he is the Founder and Fund Manager of the Greenwood Self Storage Fund, focused on the roll-up of the self-storage industry to drive returns for investors. Committed to philanthropy, Travis established "The Mack Foundation" to provide support, scholarships, and educational opportunities to underserved communities. He served 8 years as a decorated service-disabled US NAVY veteran and obtained various degrees from prestigious institutions such as Dartmouth, USC, UCLA, Clark Atlanta and UOP. Please welcome Mr. Travis Mack.