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Travis Hansen and UVU men's basketball Coach Mark Pope teamed up to give back to the new incoming freshman at Utah Valley University. They know the struggles of being a freshman, as Travis was once in their exact seat….

Travis Hansen is the founder and CEO of Tesani Companies.  Travis is a former basketball player for Brigham Young University, the Atlanta Hawks and the EuroLeague, founded Tesani in 2007 as Tesani Capital, a real estate investment firm.

Travis Hansen is the founder and CEO of Tesani Companies.  Travis is a former basketball player for Brigham Young University, the Atlanta Hawks and the EuroLeague, founded Tesani in 2007 as Tesani Capital, a real estate investment firm.

As BYU students graduate and move into the workforce, they are among a population of millennials that expects more benefits than companies offered even a few years ago. Not only have the types of jobs changed with advances in technology and innovation, but what millennials look for in jobs has also shifted.

Hansen said he sees his employees more like family than anything else. Creating a business culture where people genuinely connect as friends may be difficult, but Tesani employees come together around food — just like a family might do.

Sunshine Heroes continues its transformative work in Bocas Del Toro, Panama, with the completion of a new Sunshine Center in collaboration with local partner Give & Surf. This facility will provide vital educational programs and community services, impacting over 10,000 people. The center features a kitchen, library, playground, computer lab, and more, supporting initiatives in hygiene, healthy living, and vocational training.