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 A husband, father, mentor, young professional and entrepreneur, Travis Jackson wears many hats including the treasurer of The Legacy Associates Foundation. Of all the hats he wears, he enjoys being an entrepreneur most because it affects every other facet of his life. A Detroit native and graduate of Mumford High School, Jackson obtained his BA in accounting from Alabama A& M University and currently works as a commercial underwriter with Citizen’s Bank. According to Jackson, being an underwriter is the next best career option to being a full-time entrepreneur. “I analyze companies to learn if they are credit worthy to receive loans,” said Jackson. “I have examined deals in a wide range of sectors which allows me to learn hands-on what it takes to start a business and maintain its viability.” While working as an underwriter by day, he is a part-time real estate investor by night. Jackson sees his involvement in real estate as the foundation for future opportunities. “I want to have an empire that consists of multiple businesses. In addition to real estate, I want to own restaurants as well as enter the manufacturing industry.” Jackson’s experience as an entrepreneur has proven very beneficial to LAF. On top of using his accounting skills to keep the organization’s finances in order, he also participates in LAF’s "Let's Start A Business" entrepreneurship program which teaches students the process and benefits of initiating their own business. “In Detroit it’s hard for kids to understand they can become an entrepreneur because those role models are not present in their daily lives,” said Jackson. “They are set on becoming the next rap artist or professional athlete and do not realize that more than likely that dream unfortunately will not come true.” Jackson is no stranger to wanting to be a rap star or athlete, as a kid he did not want to go to college but now knows it was the best decision he has ever made. His past experiences now allow him to bring a fresh perspective to the students participating in the entrepreneurship program by showing them there are other options. “L.A.F. has provided kids with examples of young, successful, black men making a positive impact on the community as entrepreneurs and corporate professionals.” So what’s next for this man of many hats? “Whatever my next entrepreneurial calling is, I want to grow the business and make it successful so that I can go back into my community and offer jobs, education and access.” |
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