Travis Smith, a political operative at Axiom Strategies and former chief of staff for former Republican Congressman Kevin Yoder, is joining a consulting firm in Virginia.
Smith is leaving Kansas City-based Axiom headed by Jeff Roe to become a full partner at Creative Direct, a nationally recognized mail and voter-contact firm headquartered in Richmond, Va.
“I had a tremendous experience during my tenure with Axiom Strategies,” Smith said in a statement. “I will always be grateful for the friendship, opportunity and professional growth afforded me there by Jeff Roe personally and the rest of his team.”
Creative Direct’s clients have included the National Governors Association, the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Kansas Republican Party.
The firm also has done work for Republican U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts of Kansas, Susan Collins of Maine and Bob Corker of Tennessee, as well as Congressmen Tom Graves of Georgia and Fred Upton of Michigan.
A California native and Liberty University graduate, Smith said he has been longtime friends with the firm’s partners, Ray Allen Jr. and Ron Butler.
“Ron and Ray have been friends and mentors for many years,” Smith said. “It is a complete honor and privilege to help continue their mission of winning campaigns and delivering for clients.”
