Travis is the EV Team Lead for MD Energy Advisors (www.medenergyadvisors.com). Travis provides electric vehicle (EV) advisory services for developers and managers of multifamily commercial properties. Combining his passion for energy and technology along with his financial background, Travis is excited to help companies realize the benefits of EV charging stations.
Prior to joining MD Energy Advisors, Travis was founder and president of Charge Forward LLC, an electric vehicle consulting company designed to help businesses take advantage of financial incentives and attract more customers. He also managed affluent client relationships and offered financial services as a private banker for large financial institutions and boutique wealth management firms.
Travis is a member of the American Energy Society, EV Drive Coalition, International EV Industry Infrastructure Group (IEVIIG), and PA Drive Electric Coalition. He is also an advisory board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA.
The Pennsylvania native studied at the Harrisburg Area Community College and is a mobile electronics certified professional (MECP), a program powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Travis also maintains FINRA Series 6, Series 7 and Series 63 investment licenses.
“Having access to charging at home is both a key driver for adoption, but also a barrier as a portion of the population does not live in a single-family home with a driveway and a garage,” explained Travis Eckert, Electric Vehicle Team Lead at Baltimore-based MD Energy Advisors. “If they live in a condominium or an apartment where there are no dedicated charging stations on that property, that’s a challenge.”
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