brett@skedcorp.com
phone: (606) 677-6100
Brett Traver
Executive Director
Brett leads the SKED team. He brings 24 years of economic development experience to the organization. Brett is a McDowell, Ky. native whose deep Kentucky roots keep him focused on helping businesses grow and bring employment opportunities to Eastern Kentucky. Brett works with staff and partners to develop SKED’s loan portfolio, business training programs, help our businesses grow and bring new companies to life for the region. He graduated from Morehead State University and serves as immediate past chair for the Kentucky Association for Economic Development. Before entering the economic development world, Brett served six years in the U.S. Army. He enjoys bird hunting and training his German Shorthaired Pointers. He also enjoys traveling with his wife, Angela, and daughter Josie.