Dempsey J. Travis

Dempsey J. Travis is owner and president of Travis Realty Company, recognized as one of the largest African American businesses in America by Black Enterprise magazine.  For seven years, Ebony magazine has listed him as one of the most influential African Americans, and he has also been listed in Who's Who in Finance & Industry.

Mr. Travis is a noted historian and author of several best selling books.  He has served as trustee of a number of organizations including the Chicago Historical Society and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, to name just a few.

He holds a B.A. degree from Roosevelt University and is a graduate of Northwestern's School of Mortgage Banking.  He served in the United States Army for four years.

Mr. Travis is a Chicago native. He and his wife reside in Chicago.