Travis Grody

About: Travis joined Aurora in 2018.

Previously: He has worked in client service for over 17 years, starting within the Audit practice of a Big Four accounting firm. Travis has worked with private and public companies, with significant experience in energy, manufacturing, retail, telecom, real estate and financial services.

Roles: Travis has served as Financial Advisor, Interim CFO and Deputy CRO to multiple clients in diverse industries. He has served in a variety of positions focusing on out-of-court restructuring and bankruptcy reorganization in financially distressed situations.

Industry Experience: Energy, manufacturing, retail, automotive, municipalities, telecom infrastructure and real estate, with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $1 billion.

Specialties: Cash flow management, financial reporting and advisory, pre-bankruptcy planning, reorganizational strategy and technical accounting.

Education/Affiliations/Awards: Attended the University of Georgia where he attained both a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy from the Terry College of Business. Travis is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an active member of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) in both Georgia and Alabama. He is also a Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA) through the TMA.

Home Base: Travis resides in Atlanta, GA with his family.

What has your experience with Aurora been like since joining?

My experience with Aurora has been intriguingand challenging given the wide range of client experiences and the fast paced nature of the industry. I have had the opportunity to work in several different industries and types of cases, and these different opportunities have built on each other as I develop my skills as a turnaround professional.

What do you like most about Aurora?

Aurora is dedicated to professionalism and quality, which makes me proud to be a part of this team. Through the variety of client situations, our leadership team has demonstrated a commitment to quality that has carried through to the entire company. Additionally, we have a strong group of like-minded consultants that have proven themselves in their careers and want to build on each other’s successes. Each member of our team has their own skill set, and through working with different groups the collaboration has helped to develop our own understandings and to provide the best solutions for our clients.

How did you get involved within this Industry?

As a CPA, I previously worked with mid to large sized companies in external audit and developed professional relationships that led me to Aurora. I decided to switch to turnaround consulting after learning more about the industry and the opportunities to provide consistent value to clients through problem solving and understanding of complex restructuring situations.

What have been some of your more important or gratifying engagements?

My most gratifying engagements have been those where Aurora stepped in to run a business and fought to keep the operations intact. We were engaged in a role with many employees counting on us to keep them employed. This was an incredible experience in developing management skills both relating to making the business decisions necessary to elevate financial performance and the soft skills needed to improve morale and keep operations running smoothly.

For Someone starting out in the industry, what advice would you give?

The turnaround industry moves quickly, and no two cases are the same. In order to succeed, you must be prepared mentally to adapt to new circumstances and to make strong and timely decisions.

What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work?

In my free time, I enjoy family time with my children, golfing and traveling to Athens for UGA football.