Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men

Travis Ellis is a Georgia native, business owner, community leader and civilian patriot. His admiration, profound respect and dedication to veterans began when he was a kid, hanging out with his grandfather, a World War II veteran and his best friend. He heard stories of humility, selflessness and bravery that he never forgot.

Shepherd’s Men - Co-Founder

In 2014, Ellis co-founded Shepherd’s Men, a volunteer group that supports the

Shepherd’s Men are known for their long distance, grueling, multi-city runs, plus other activities, to raise awareness of the veteran suicide rate of 22 per day. They have run thousands of miles with 22-93 pound flak jackets and rucksacks, symbolizing the mental and physical hardships many veterans experience after returning from combat. The team has run or marched in excess of 5000 miles since 2014 and has raised in excess of 12 million dollars since 2014, allowing in excess of 340 post 9/11 service members to receive lifesaving TBI / PTSD treatment, to include 144 Marines during that time.

Ellis organized Marines from B Co, 4th Recon Bn, as well as local civilian patriots to mobilize in support of the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center. As part of the training program for the annual runs, Ellis has led Marines on various physical exercises.

Ellis and the Shepherd’s Men team rang the opening bell at the NYSE and closing bell at NASDAQ, helping to bring global awareness to the Shepherd’s Men mission.

Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizens Honors Award recipient

Ellis was honored in March of 2017 by the recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor to receive the Citizen Honors Award for his tireless efforts with the Shepherd’s Men, the highest recognition a civilian can receive.

Georgia National Guard’s Minuteman Award - 2013

Recipient Verizon Wireless Community Service Award - 2014

Recipient of the key to Athens, GA, presented by the Mayor, 2017

2019 recipient of the Patriot Award, presented by Country Music Hall of Famer, Charlie Daniels, and his non-profit, The Journey Home Project

Camp Twin Lakes

Board of Directors 2012-2018

Volunteer of the year - 2010

Volunteer at Camps Twin Lakes, Family Warrior Weekends.

Cobb County Chamber of Commerce

Honorary Commanders Association - Co-Chairman 2011, Chairman 2012, Co-Chairman 2013. Organized effort to provide Thanksgiving Day meals to the Airmen of the 94th Security Forces Squadron, 94th Air Wing, Dobbins ARB

Leadership Cobb Class of 2011

Chairman’s Award – 2013

Guest Speaker at 2/11 1st Marine Division, 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball on 9 Nov, 2016

Keynote Speaker at Marine Corps League Southeast region convention, 2017

Speaker at Marine Corps League National Convention, 2017

Georgia Sons of the American Revolution affiliation

The Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Legion - Member

Clyde Thomason Marine Corps League Detachment - Associate Member

Horace Orr Post 29, American Legion - Member – Sons of the American Legion

Ellis is an ordained minister who has conducted the wedding of the Inspector/Instructor, B Co., 4th Recon Bn, as well as officiated the funeral services for a fallen Marine Sgt, at the request of the family.

Since 2013, he has provided support to the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Georgia, which has included sponsorship and participation in fundraising events, as well as providing free or greatly reduced car repairs for disabled Marines. Ellis has also leveraged his network of friends and business associates to provide assistance for these Marines.

He has volunteered at Toys 4 Tots collection points and has spent various holidays at the Georgia War Veterans Homes, in Milledgeville and Augusta, delivering packages to the residents and has organized community trips to these nursing homes.

In March of 2019, Ellis participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range.

Ellis is a small business owner whose workforce is comprised of over 30% veterans. He runs Mobilized Fuels, a petroleum distribution company, in Marietta, Georgia. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in outdoor sports

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Americus, GA

Champion contact:  Nancy Prochaska

For more information visit RYLA

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Americus, GA

Champion contact:  Nancy Prochaska

For more information visit RYLA

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Americus, GA

Champion contact:  Nancy Prochaska

For more information visit RYLA

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Americus, GA

Champion contact:  Nancy Prochaska

For more information visit RYLA

Greg Elder serves MUST Ministries as the Vice President of Client Services leading 5 teams and the organization’s Data Management Specialist.

·          He is Georgia native, married to his wife of 42 years, Virginia, with 2 married sons

·          Has lived in Cherokee County for 40 years and is an active member of Hillside Church in Woodstock

·          Greg has served numerous roles with the Cherokee County Government, Goshen Valley Foster Care, Kairos Prison Ministry, Orphanage Emmanuel, Cobb Collaborative, Boys and Girls Club, Atlanta Regional Commission’s Advisory Council on Aging

·          Currently

·          Serves on the Board of the Matthew 2540 Car Care Ministry, Cherokee Land Bank Authority, Leadership Cherokee Planning Committee and as Lay Leader for an upcoming North Georgia Walk to Emmaus Weekend this October.

Current Rotary

·          Greg is the Area Governor for District 6910 Area 16 through FY2027.

·          He is also the Chair of the newly formed District 6910 Disaster Response Committee and was the Service Project Chair for the recent District 6910 2026 District Conference

·          He and his wife, Virginia were also the GRSP Host Family for the 3^rd time this year, which included transporting 2 GRSP students from Districts 6900 and 6920 from KSU to various GRSP weekend events

·          Greg is an RLI 1,2,3 Graduate, a Paul Harris Fellow +2 and a Member of the Bequest Society.

·          He is also the recipient of the Rotary Club of Canton Lamar Haley Community Service and the Bob Robinson GRSP Awards

June 18 North Cobb Rotary Installation Banquet

Please join us for our annual North Cobb Installation Banquet for induction of the new board. We will be saying farewell to our outgoing president Jose Gonzalez passing the gavel to our incoming President Sheila Hines! And don't forget to dress to impress!!!

Where: Acworth Community Center 

Money: Rotarians free

Guests fee - $30 payable to Rotary at the door

(This is a cocktail party, so the kiddos

will need to stay home.)

Drinks: 5.30pm - Cocktail hour/cash bar

Dining: 6.30pm Dinner (catered by 1885) 

Official program starts: 7:15PM-8:00PM 

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan for catering numbers.

Date: 06/18/2026 (Thu.)

Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Location: Acworth Community Center

SUG:   2025 New Rotarians & Board: June 18 North Cobb Rotary Installation Banquet

New Member Orientation at Dave's House!

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Volunteers needed to hand out food with Forever Fed.  Thank you! 

Location:  Desktop Kennesaw,  3070 North Main Street, Kennesaw, GA  30101

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