1. Letterof Recommendation:
Thisis a letterof recommendationfor TravisHoward for a positionwithyourorganization. Iam Ken
Ayers,Directorof Developmentforthe IndianaMasonicHome Foundation(IMHF) locatedhere in
Indianapolis,Indiana.InadditiontomypositionwithIMHF,Iam an adjunctfacultymemberat IUPUI
havingtaughtclassesinbothCommunicationsand Philanthropyforthe pasttwenty-five years.
In the fall semesterof 2015, Travis wasa studentof mine inSectionV458-FundDevelopmentfor
NonprofitOrganizations.This400 level course ispartof the SPEA Programand isdesignedtoshare with
our studentsthe entire scope of philanthropyandit’sfarreachingimpactonthe world.
Traviswas an outstandingstudent,alwaysontime,hadperfectattendance andworkedexceptionally
well with hisotherforty-fourclassmates. Hisresearchpaperwasone of the bestin the classand I will
use it as an example formyfuture students.Inclass, Travisaskedpertinentquestionsandwashelpful
and courteousto hisfellowstudents. He alwayshada greatattitude andwas extremelyrespectfultome
and all of the professional presenterswhocame toour classto share theirvariousareasof expertise.
Although he isa verythoughtful, Travisisquite driven,hasawell-roundedbackground,andpracticesa
great dedicationtolearningall that he can. He has demonstrated acommitmenttopublicservice
throughhisvolunteeropportunities throughoutourlocal community.
Travisis highlyorganized,hasoutstandinginterpersonalskills,isextremelyrespectful of othersandis
botha hard andsmart worker. He is a solidindividual whohasaclear-cutvisionof hercareerpath and
personal andprofessional goals.Iwouldnothesitate tohire him,if there wasanavailable position,with
our teamhere at the IndianaMasonic Home Foundation
I highlyrecommend himforyourorganizationandbelieve he wouldbe adeservingrecipient.
As always,
KenAyers
Directorof Development
IndianaMasonicHome Foundation
525 NorthIllinoisStreet
Indianapolis,IN 46244
Cell:(317)441-9841