Travois has promoted three employees who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to supporting housing and economic development in Tribal nations.
The promotions will reshape the executive leadership and housing development teams during a time of remarkable growth for Travois and its clients. Last year, Travois secured a record-breaking $130 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding to build or rehabilitate affordable housing in Native communities, bringing the total to over $1.1 billion in the company’s 30-year history.
Additionally, the company has been awarded allocations of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) in consecutive years to support economic development projects in Indian Country.
“With these promotions, Travois is positioning itself to continue providing exceptional services to our clients while also developing strategic new ways we can help them achieve their goals,” Travois CEO Elizabeth Bland Glynn said.
Alexandria Murnan (Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation) is the new vice president of affordable housing. As part of the executive team, Murnan will play a key role in shaping and implementing the company’s vision for affordable housing. She will oversee the housing development, architecture, and asset management and compliance teams, working alongside Tribal nations to fund, build, and strengthen housing in Native communities.
Since 2015, Murnan has been essential to the company’s success and that of its clients. Most recently, she served as the director of housing development, where her team helped Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) secure hundreds of millions of dollars in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction and rehabilitation of housing in their communities.
Trent Rogers replaces Murnan as director of housing development and leads a team of project managers committed to creating homes in Native communities. The team secures funding through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and gap funding through various grant opportunities.
Since joining Travois in 2016, Trent has skillfully guided clients through the affordable housing development process as a project manager. He also frequently advocates for state housing policies that allow TDHE developments to compete fairly with other proposed projects. Under Rogers’ leadership, the housing development team has continued to grow with the recent addition of Shabrie Perico (Fort Sill Apache Tribe), who joined Travois in January.
In August 2024, Bryan Schuler was named chief strategy officer as Murnan prepared to assume his former role as vice president for affordable housing. Schuler has been with Travois since 2005 and has contributed significantly to its success and growth. Under Schuler’s leadership, the affordable housing team eclipsed $1 billion in LIHTC investor equity secured for its clients while expanding its line of services.
In his new role, Schuler will lead the company’s strategic vision for the future. His methodical approach ensures client needs are met without compromise, building strong trust among investor partners and increasing demand for developments supported by Travois.
As part of the company’s growth, Travois is also excited to welcome Bo Schneider (Ft. Peck Assiniboine Tribe of Montana, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas) as an associate asset manager for Travois New Markets.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Trent, Alexandria, and Bryan for their well-deserved promotions,” said Phil Glynn, president of Travois. “Their dedication and exceptional contributions have profoundly impacted our clients’ communities, and we look forward to continuing our mission with their leadership in these new roles.”