[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E39]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING TRAVIS STANLEY

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 20, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Travis 
Stanley for his outstanding contributions to our community upon his 
retirement as President and CEO of the Napa County Chamber of Commerce.
  Mr. Stanley grew up in Michigan and attended Florida Southern College 
on a basketball scholarship where, he earned a B.S. Degree in 
journalism. After college, Mr. Stanley started a career in basketball 
where he worked as the Assistant Director of Public Relations for the 
Orlando Magic. After working with the Magic for 5 years, he then worked 
as Director of Public Relations for the Sacramento Kings for another 5 
years before accepting a job with the Golden State Warriors. Mr. 
Stanley worked for the Warriors for 14 years and held multiple 
important positions including Senior Executive Vice President of 
Marketing.
  Mr. Stanley was named President and CEO of the Napa County Chamber of 
Commerce in 2014. He took on the role at a crucial time as he was 
instrumental in helping lead Napa's businesses through the Napa 
earthquake, the 2017 wildfires, the Coronavirus pandemic, and the LNU 
Lightning Complex fires. Mr. Stanley navigated these challenges and 
helped bring new members into the chamber with an approach that 
encouraged members to engage, connect, and collaborate.
  Outside of his professional duties, Mr. Stanley served as the 
Executive Leadership Chair of the 2015 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Napa 
Light the Night Walk.
  Mr. Stanley currently lives in Napa with his wife Irene and 2 
children, Nina and Elijah.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Stanley for his commitment to helping our 
Napa community. His efforts have made Napa a more prosperous city.