Richardson, Texas – November 14, 2024 – Texas CLASS is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis E. Zander, CPA as Director, Investment Services. In this role, Mr. Zander will fortify and sustain existing client relationships, foster new connections, and actively engage in conferences throughout the state to support local government organizations.
Travis brings a wealth of experience from his previous role with PMA Financial Network, LLC (PMA), where he worked closely with participants and contributed significantly to expanding relationships with Texas school districts.
Before joining PMA, Travis served as a Senior Analytics Advisor and Team Lead at Frontline Education, where he leveraged his expertise to provide innovative solutions for school districts, allowing them to focus on their core mission of educating children.
Travis spent seven years in various roles within schools, including Internal Audit CFO and Director of Budget for Austin ISD, managing a multi-billion-dollar budget. He began his career as an external auditor specializing in governmental auditing in Arizona.
“We are thrilled to welcome Travis to the team,” said Karen Proctor, Senior Director of Investment Services at Texas CLASS. “His extensive experience and commitment to excellence align seamlessly with our mission to provide exceptional financial services to our clients. We look forward to the valuable contributions he will make to our organization and the local governments we serve.”
Travis received a Bachelor of Science with a Certificate in Public Accounting from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Data Analysis for Management from the London School of Economics and a Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics from the University of Texas, McCombs School of Business. Travis is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the Series 7, Series 50, and Series 63 securities licenses.