OUR TEAM

Travis Cloyd

Chairman & Co-Founder

Travis is a futurist in education and enterprise globally, a fantastic communicator and presenter on all things related to the metaverse and the technologies surrounding this space, now and into the future. Most recently, recognized by Forbes on the 2021 Next Top Entrepreneur list. Ambassador to the GBBC (Global Blockchain Business Council) and a member of the PGA (Producers Guild of America)

Travis is also the Global Futurist at the Thunderbird School of Global Business Management, which ranks as the #1 Masters in Management program in the world, as part of ASU, which ranks #1 in the US for innovation seven years running ahead of MIT and Harvard.

Mark Roesler

Co-Founder

Mark is the leader of our legal and rights management. For the past 40+ years, he has represented thousands of the most historical icons in American history, and CMG worldwide is the dominant force in the evolving intellectual property arena.

Cindy Sisson

CEO & Co-Founder

In addition to her role as CEO of Spatial Motors, Cindy is the CEO of GSEvents, an agency whose mission is to support women throughout the automotive industry by getting women in the proverbial left seat. Cindy launched GSEvents in 2020, bringing decades of marketing, operational, experiential, and branding expertise to life. Her passion is for all things centered around the premium automotive and performance lifestyle through her client network and engaged membership, actively producing strategic alliances and business development for brands seeking a discerning audience.

Cindy consults with companies as their Super Connector leveraging her vast array of contacts to connect high-level decision-makers with a primary focus on the automotive/motorsports industry.

Ellen Bireley

Adviser

Ellen is a well-respected expert in the areas of researching automobile history, ownership, documentation and photographs, including both passenger and race cars.

Ellen’s contributions to motorsports and the collector car community have led to some of the United States’ most iconic, scholarly exhibits of automotive history. Her academic approach has led to extensive presentations at some of the most prestigious museums such as the Peterson Automotive Museum, World of Speed and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, where she served as the Director for nearly three decades. Some of her more recognized exhibits include tributes to AJ Foyt, Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones and Roger Penske.

Ellen has utilized her extensive knowledge to serve as a judge at the Amelia Concours for seven years, most recently receiving the honor and being named the Lead Judge for the past three events. Currently, she serves as the guest curator for the Peterson Automotive Museum where she developed tributes to LA Car Builders, Mario Andretti, IMSA, Chip Ganassi, and McLaren Racing, scheduled to debut in the summer of 2022.

In recent years, Ellen has been a valuable asset at numerous events including Velocity Invitational, World of Speed Museum, Rennsport Reunion VI, Canadian International Auto Show, and the Indy Car Phoenix Grand Prix. In 2022, she is creating a highly anticipated exhibition for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion featuring the last 100 years of Le Mans.

Trevor Hale

Adviser

With more than 25 years of global communications experience in mobility, technology and luxury industries, including 15 years in Asia (11 in mainland China), Trevor is a seasoned strategic counselor for C-suite executives, with a track record of leadership, entrepreneurship, creative storytelling, public affairs and crisis management. In addition to leading communications in North America, he has helped numerous multinational companies establish and grow their presence in China, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa. He has conceived award-winning experiential programs, including expeditions following the footsteps of both T.E. Lawrence in Jordan and Roy Chapman Andrews in the Gobi.

Prior to starting Hale Global Communications, he was chief communications officer (CCO) for Xinfu leadership consultancy as well as global CCO for INFINITI Motor Company in Hong Kong under three chairmen. He has extensive corporate experience, having led communications for Fortune 100 companies and brands including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, INFINITI, Chrysler and others, as well as serving as a press chief for the Olympic Games. He helped establish Daimler Northeast Asia in Beijing at the beginning of China’s auto boom. He was the architect of Ford’s Asia expansion communications plan while leading corporate communications for Ford in Asia Pacific in Shanghai during unprecedented growth. He helped establish Ford’s Middle East and Africa region in Dubai – a startup at a 120-year-old company – spanning 63 countries across the region.

He was a finalist for PR Week’s global in-house professional of the year in 2020 as well as the top PR executive in Asia Pacific. He is currently the international assembly delegate for the Public Relations Society of America and an active member of The Explorers Club.

Jay Ward

Adviser

Jay Ward is a forward thinking, engaged innovator in the creative space. Over the last two decades, he has worked with Pixar Animation Studios where he now serves as the Creative Director of Franchise. His high regard within the animation industry is only paralleled by his lifelong passion for cars – a fascination that started in his youth after he bought and modified a ‘49 Lincoln Cosmopolitan. Since then, his career has consisted of countless milestones, including being the main automotive consultant for the Pixar film ‘Cars’, sitting as a judge for the Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance, and even starting Pixar’s annual car show, the Motorama. With countless accolades from across the globe, it is no wonder why there are few faces more trusted, respected, and admired in both the car and animation industry than Jay Ward.