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Tesani announced that its founder and chairman, Travis Hansen, will join Brigham Young University as Senior Associate Athletic Director, leading NIL and revenue sharing. He will continue to guide Tesani’s strategic direction and portfolio growth as Chairman.

Brigham Young University has appointed Tesani founder and chairman Travis Hansen as Senior Associate Athletic Director. He will lead NIL and revenue-sharing, while continuing to guide Tesani’s growth as Chairman.

A BYU graduate and former DNA researcher, Jared Price, has uncovered a personal ancestral connection to legendary basketball player and Church pioneer Kresimir Cosic—linking his family story to one of BYU’s most revered figures through faith, heritage, and history.

On June 13, 2025, Tesani Insurance Group (TIG) completed the sale of three portfolio agencies—Buie Insurance, Blue Valley Insurance, and Miller & Associates—to Alkeme, a top-40 national insurance platform. The acquisition strengthens Alkeme’s footprint in the Mountain West and Midwest regions and marks a strategic milestone for TIG.

Former BYU basketball star Travis Hansen shares his inspiring journey of faith, family, and service in a recent interview with Church News. From meeting his wife LaRee at the Utah Valley Institute to founding the Little Heroes Foundation, Hansen reflects on how his Christ-centered life has shaped his path on and off the court. Now serving in the Orem Utah YSA 4th Stake presidency, he mentors young adults and emphasizes the power of covenants through trials and triumphs.

Tesani Insurance Group, TIG, has acquired Buie Insurance Services, LLC, a respected Salt Lake City-based agency with over 35 years of experience and a 90% client retention rate. This strategic move strengthens TIG’s national footprint and reflects its commitment to partnering with agencies that prioritize quality, service, and people-first values.