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Travis Bumbalough is the Founder and CEO of Best 1031 and has 12 years of experience across the real estate and title industries.

His career combines entrepreneurial leadership with executive experience, with deep expertise in residential and commercial transactions, company growth, and building the strategic partnerships that drive it.

Travis has founded and scaled multiple businesses, including a title company based in Middle Tennessee, a title abstracting company offering title search services across the state of Tennessee, and an advisory firm partnering with businesses to help take them to the next level. He has also served in partner and executive leadership roles with established title organizations, helping expand their agency and national commercial operations.

At Best 1031, Travis brings a clear understanding of how real estate transactions come together, from contract to closing, along with the relationships with agents, attorneys, lenders, and title professionals that help investors complete their exchanges with confidence.

Travis lives in Cookeville, Tennessee, with his wife and three boys.

William Cerynik draws on more than 30 years of experience across financial services, wealth management, banking, and technology.

His career spans corporate finance, capital markets, financial advisory, business development, and executive leadership, with extensive experience building businesses, developing strategic partnerships, and helping financial services organizations grow.

William has held senior leadership roles within wealth management and financial services organizations and founded three businesses prior to joining Best 1031. He previously served as President of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Phoenix and was a founding member of the Executive Committee of FPA's National Advisory Council.

As part of the Best 1031 team, William brings a broad understanding of financial planning, tax-aware wealth strategies, and the professional relationships that help real estate investors navigate complex financial decisions.

William lives in Middle Tennessee with his wife and children.

Sharon Mistowski is an experienced exchange officer who helps real estate investors and their advisors move through the 1031 exchange process with confidence. Her work covers the full life of an exchange, from the first consultation and document preparation through funds handling and the final replacement property closing.

Before focusing on 1031 exchanges, Sharon owned and operated a mortgage company, which gives her a firsthand understanding of real estate financing and how lending fits into the larger transaction. That background, along with her strong command of exchange procedures, deadlines, and documentation, lets her work closely with attorneys, agents, lenders, and title professionals to keep all parties aligned and informed at every step.

As a Senior Exchange Officer at Best 1031, Sharon gives clients clear communication, responsive support, and the practical guidance they need to complete their exchanges smoothly.