TRAVIS TARBET, Simpsonville

WHY – I have spent most of my life enjoying the outdoors in South Carolina, and want to ensure that my children and future generations will have the same opportunities – from fly fishing the upstate mountains to saltwater fishing a tidal marsh, and exploring everything in between.  I have been involved with Wildlife and Industry Together (W.A.I.T) for many years and believe in the importance of industries recognizing natural resources and am proud to work for a company that supports both wildlife and biodiversity.   I look forward to continuing to build and enhance SCWF partnerships to benefit the future of wildlife in South Carolina. 

BIO – Travis has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University, a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering degree from North Carolina State University, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina.  He has been an environmental engineer in South Carolina since 2004 and has been the Environmental Manager for BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg since 2019.  Travis was a member of the inaugural class of the Sustain South Carolina Sustainability Leadership Initiative, and through BMW is a member of the corporate advisory board.  He enjoys everything in the outdoors – hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, golfing, and running.  Most of all he enjoys introducing his two young children to the outdoors, where he can often be found with his kids, his wife Stephanie, and their Vizsla, Scout. Travis has been a resident of South Carolina since 1994 and earned his Eagle Scout award in 1997.