The Ultimate Catch: Intriguing Seattleites

TRAVIS SHIPLEY

32 | Kirkland WA

Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA

Occupation: North America Sales Manager at Microsoft Financing

Why We Heart Them

Ambitious and driven are just two adjectives that describe this go-getter. At the ripe old age of 18, Travis started working for an athletic club in high school and college, then transitioned to one of the largest privately held banks in the world, De Lage Landen/Rabo Bank, and then ultimately landed in a prestigious position at Microsoft.

This self-proclaimed Malcolm Gladwell fan also calls Warren Buffett his idol, no wonder Travis quickly progressed in every role he tackled. He is now the North America Sales Manager at Microsoft Financing, a division of Microsoft, where he manages $500million in sales.

When he’s not dominantly the world of sales and financing, he can be spotted on the sidelines at a Washington State University Cougar football or basketball game – GO COUGS!  He also plays in three city basketball leagues and a flag football team, as well as snowboard, wakeboard, waterski, and golf… talk about ambitious and athletic!

In his spare time, he works with college graduates and coaches them on career paths, resume building, and interviewing to helps them instill confidence in their abilities and go out to the market prepared. He also donates regularly to various notable charities and universities.

This successful and athletic all-American man lives life to the fullest, “life is about building a legacy, its not what you take from this world, its all about what you can give.  Hard work, determination, a continued push towards excellence personally and professionally is how I live my life.”

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