Travis Bossow retires as president of RA Nelson
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After 31 years with RA Nelson, including 14 as president, Travis Bossow is retiring from the employee-owned custom home and commercial builder with offices in Avon and Carbondale. Jason Morley will be stepping into the role of president after 20 years with the company.
Morley began his career with RA Nelson as an intern through the company’s CSU internship program and worked his way up to director of preconstruction, a position he’s held for the last three years. Bossow’s retirement was celebrated at the EagleVail Pavilion, with company founder Chupa Nelson in attendance. Nelson founded the company nearly 50 years ago in 1976.
“RA Nelson has a special culture,” Bossow said, in a release. “It feels more like a family than a stuffy corporation. We build relationships that last decades and in some cases a lifetime. I am proud of the work we’ve completed and cherish the relationships we’ve built. I am grateful for the clients and all the business partnerships we’ve been fortunate to develop along the way. I leave RA Nelson with a full heart, a ton of gratitude, and excitement for what’s next.”
“I’m excited and optimistic about the future of RA Nelson,” Morley said. “Chupa built the foundation of this company, Travis elevated us to the next level, and we will continue to grow and evolve with their momentum. We have a strong team of dedicated and skilled employees who are passionate about building, delivering the highest level of quality for our clients, and supporting the community. There is a ton of energy within this next generation, and we will continue to do great things and carry on the legacy of RA Nelson. I’m grateful to Travis for instilling in us the value of integrity: To do things the right way, to support each other, to go the extra mile for our clients, and to give back to the community that has been so great to RA Nelson.”
“To see Travis grow as a person over his years at RA Nelson was like watching a tree grow,” Chupa Nelson said. “Starting as an estimator, Travis was quietly cautious and provided detailed estimates and thoughtful insights. He became so good at what he did, he was promoted to the head of preconstruction services and developed the team into one of the best in the industry. At the same time, he learned what laughter could bring to the workplace: The tree grew, its branches unfurled, and the roots spread to become the foundation for Travis to succeed. He became a confident and thoughtful leader, learning to laugh at himself and find humor even during the most difficult times. As president of RA Nelson, Travis has done a remarkable job leading the company, keeping his trademark calm and cautious approach. His impact to RA Nelson has been meaningful and will be everlasting.”
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