Meet our October Member of the Month: Travis Simonin!

Tell us about your experience in the Talent Development space including places you've worked, roles you've held, and organizations you're a part of. 

I started my career with Aureus Medical Group, which had one of the most award-winning training programs in the industry. I was fortunate to be surrounded by an incredible group of mentors, and my recruiting team lead at the time is now a training leader at Medical Solutions. That foundation really shaped my approach to developing people and maximizing potential.

I’ve always found joy in helping others grow, something that stems from my background in sports. I grew up playing and coaching baseball, basketball, and football, and that experience taught me how to bring out the best in both individuals and teams.

Throughout my career, I’ve carried that same mindset: to lead with intention, challenge myself and others, and focus on continuous improvement both personally and professionally.

What are some of your interests, strengths, and unique qualities that would help others get to know you better?

Outside of work, I’m someone who loves staying active and spending quality time with my family. My wife and I live in Gretna, Nebraska, with our four kids, and there’s rarely a dull moment at our house. Whether it’s being outdoors, coaching, or finding ways to stay moving, staying active keeps me balanced and energized.

I also grew up with six sisters, which I like to think gave me a head start in developing emotional intelligence and understanding people from an early age. My mother immigrated from the Philippines to the U.S. when she was 16, and her story has always been a source of pride and motivation for me. She instilled in me a strong work ethic, gratitude, and the importance of treating everyone with respect.

Overall, I’d say my biggest strengths are empathy, adaptability, and drive, qualities that help me connect with people on a genuine level and bring out the best in both myself and others.

What "work related" accomplishment(s) are you the most proud of?

Helping place over 300+ travelers in my time in recruiting before going over to Marketing!

Bringing down my former companies "Time to First Contact" from 6 hours to "3-4 mins" so we can provide a better service for incoming leads. 

Seeing my teammates become great parents! 

Seeing a new hire get their 1st placement as a recruiter! 

Favorite quote

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa

Are there specific people in the Talent Development space you follow and why?

I love great coaches! Geno Auriemma, John Wooden

Do you have a lesson you’ve learned in your career you’d like to share with others?

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my career is the importance of patience. Small habits and consistent effort lead to big changes—but not always in the order or timing you expect. I’ve learned to focus on what I can control, trust the process, and keep moving forward even when things don’t happen right away.

I’ve also found that when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, the best thing you can do is simply start doing—take one step, make one call, send one email. Action creates clarity.

And finally, one that’s stuck with me through every role: don’t listen to respond—listen to truly listen. That mindset has made all the difference in building stronger relationships, understanding people’s needs, and being an effective teammate and leader.

Do you have any favorite books or resources that you think others would find helpful?

Emotional Intelligence or Feedback that Works!

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-simonin-73824b114/

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