CLEMSON — IPTAY has named Travis Furbee as its next Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of leadership for one of the nation’s premier collegiate athletic fundraising organizations.

Furbee, a 20-year veteran of IPTAY, most recently served as Senior Associate Director, where he oversaw the IPTAY Annual Fund, one that many consider the backbone of Clemson Athletics’ success. He will officially assume the role following the retirement of current CEO Davis Babb at the conclusion of the 2026 fiscal year on June 30.

Following a comprehensive national search utilizing Parker Executive, Furbee emerged as the clear choice to lead IPTAY into its next chapter.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Travis in this new role, and I have gotten to see his work ethic and leadership up close for nearly 20 years,” said Clemson Director of Athletics Graham Neff. “In addition to his intimate understanding of what has made IPTAY and Clemson so successful, he also has tremendous vision for how to carry the organization into the next era of college athletics. We had outstanding participation throughout this process, and truly believe Travis is the right person to take IPTAY to the next level.”

Furbee’s impact on IPTAY has been both immediate and enduring. During his tenure, the Annual Fund has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from just over $15 million in his early years to more than $45 million in 2025. Since 2017, the Annual Fund has consistently surpassed the $30 million mark each year, a testament to both the strength of the IPTAY membership and Furbee’s leadership.

“We are excited to share with the IPTAY community and the greater Clemson Family that Travis has been selected to lead the IPTAY organization,” said IPTAY Board of Directors President Rett Rutland. “He is widely respected within the organization and around Clemson University. We believe his experience and the role he has played in IPTAY’s recent success make him the perfect fit to lead the IPTAY team.”

That success is reflected not only in dollars, but in the breadth of support. In 2025 alone, more than 22,000 donors contributed to IPTAY, reinforcing the organization’s foundation and reach. Beyond the Annual Fund, Furbee has played a key role in major gift fundraising, helping secure transformative contributions and cultivating relationships with Cornerstone Partners who are critical to Clemson’s long-term success.

“I am extremely grateful to the search committee, the IPTAY Board of Directors, and Graham Neff for the opportunity to lead the IPTAY organization,” Furbee said. “We have an incredible team at IPTAY and across Clemson Athletics and the University, and I’m excited to continue working alongside them in this capacity. I’m also thankful for each IPTAY member who continues to invest in our mission year after year. What IPTAY provides Clemson student-athletes is not possible without their support, and I look forward to strengthening that foundation even further.”

Furbee joined IPTAY in 2006, bringing with him a background in athletic ticket operations. Prior to Clemson, he served as Athletic Ticket Manager at Georgia Tech, where he oversaw day-to-day operations and managed ticketing systems after joining the department in 2003. He also gained early experience as an assistant in the Florida State Athletic Ticket Office.

A graduate of West Virginia University, Furbee later earned his master’s degree from Clemson University in 2014. He and his wife, Heather, reside in Pendleton, S.C., and have two daughters, Taylor (‘25) and Maci (a current Clemson student).

—photo and story courtesy of Clemson Athletic Communications