TRAVIS MCCREADY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Travis McCready is the first Executive Director of the Kendall Square Association, leading the efforts to preserve, promote and advance the interests of Kendall Square, the densest square mile of innovation on the planet and a vibrant place to live, work and play.  Travis was previously the COO and CFO of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, where he oversaw all operations and finance for the Commonwealth’s three convention centers including the award-winning Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.  He also served as Chief of Staff of the Boston Foundation, one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, and Director of Community Affairs for Harvard University.  In 2009, the Boston Business Journal named Travis one of the areas top “40 under 40” young business leaders.  

Travis currently serves as a trustee of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an overseer of the Institute of Contemporary Art, and director of the Boston Public Market Association.  He received his B.A. from Yale University and J.D. from University of Iowa.