Travis Hill brings over 25 years of expertise to the tourism and hospitality industry. As Chief Operating Officer at Umpqua Indian Development Corporation (UIDC), he plays a pivotal role in the company’s growth and expansion, while also overseeing operations for nine businesses of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, including the notable Seven Feathers Casino Resort. Travis is a recognized leader who actively participates in various working groups, such as the Oregon Tribes Economic Development & Community Services and Travel Oregon’s Tribal Tourism, championing economic development alongside sustainable and responsible tourism practices. A Southern Oregon native, Travis resides in Roseburg, relishing the outdoors, cherishing time with family and actively supporting regional charitable events and organizations.
Commissioner Patel will replace Commissioner Richard Boyles who served on the commission from September 2016 to June 2023 and Commissioner Hill will replace Commissioner Mia Sheppard who served from July 2019 to June 2023.
Travel Oregon would like to thank Richard and Mia for their time, dedication and contributions to Oregon’s travel and tourism industry during their service on the Oregon Tourism Commission.
About the Oregon Tourism Commission
The Oregon Tourism Commission (OTC) is a nine-person governor-appointed board that oversees and approves the budget and strategic plan that directs the actions of the Travel Oregon staff. Those appointed to the commission includes: three tourism promotion representatives, five lodging representatives and one public-at-large representative. (ORS 284.107)
