Tesani Founder Travis Hansen Appointed Senior Associate Athletic Director at BYU
Tesani announced that its founder and chairman, Travis Hansen, will join Brigham Young University as Senior Associate Athletic Director, leading NIL, revenue sharing, and basketball programs. He will continue to guide Tesani’s strategic direction and portfolio growth as Chairman.
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Tesani Founder and Chairman to Join BYU as Senior Associate Athletic Director
Will lead revenue sharing, NIL, and basketball while continuing to guide Tesani’s strategic growth
PROVO, Utah — July 22, 2025 — Tesani announced today that its founder and chairman, Travis Hansen, has accepted the role of Senior Associate Athletic Director at Brigham Young University. In this new leadership position, Hansen will oversee BYU’s revenue-sharing model, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) strategy, and both men’s and women’s basketball programs.
Hansen will continue to serve as Chairman of Tesani, maintaining strategic oversight across the firm’s portfolio of companies and supporting its presidents and leadership teams in driving operational growth and innovation.
“I’m excited to join BYU and help steward its athletic program during such a pivotal time,” said Hansen. “It’s an opportunity to give back to a place that shaped so much of who I am. At the same time, I’m more energized than ever about the future of Tesani and the incredible growth ahead for our portfolio. I’m grateful I get to do both—serve a mission I believe in and keep building legendary businesses with people I love.”
Tesani’s portfolio—including Eddy, TIG Insurance, Irvine, and Lift—will continue to operate under the leadership of their experienced executive teams, with support from Tesani’s board and family office. Hansen remains actively engaged in guiding vision, M&A activity, and long-term strategy as Chairman.
To learn more about Tesani’s mission and companies, visit www.tesani.com.
For further information or media inquiries, please contact:
Chelsey Sperry, Director of Public Relations
Phone: (801) 477-1222
Email: chelsey@tesani.com
Website: www.tesani.com
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