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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Who is Travis Decker? A look at his confirmed military experience
The man wanted for the murder of his three daughters has a military background, KIRO 7 News confirmed Wednesday. Travis Decker is wanted for the murders of 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia, after he failed to return from a planned custody visit Friday. Their bodies were discovered at a forest campground near Leavenworth Monday. Decker's truck, with his wallet at the scene, was found nearby. According to the National Guard, Decker enlisted in the Army in 2013 as an 11 Bravo infantryman. During his time in the Army, he went to Fort Benning in 2018. He attended the Non-Commissioned Academy. According to the Army website, the academy is 'A premier academy comprised of disciplined, fit, adaptive, agile, and standards-based leaders, committed to producing the best Signal, Cyber, and Public Affairs Noncommissioned Officers capable of integrating, leading, and supporting commanders to gain decision dominance in multi-domain operations; a values-based team that operates on trust, transparency and accountability, focused on quality of life and the personal and professional development of our people.' He earned badges while in the Army, including expert infantry and parachutist. The Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) is a test consisting of a physical assessment, land navigation test, 'expert' weapon qualification, a march of 12-miles with a 35-pound load, and other individual tasks, such as first aid, camouflage, map reading, and communications. The Parachutist Badge is completed by various phases, including jumping out of a plane five times in varying configurations. According to the Army, there is no indication of any special 'wilderness' or 'survivalist' training. In 2021, Decker transferred to Walla Walla National Guard, where he is currently a Sergeant (E5). According to the National Guard, Decker has not been to drill for approximately a year. Paperwork for an 'administration separation' was started, but hasn't been completed.
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Experienced Lender Joins Menlo Dental Transitions as Practice Advisor for the Southeast
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Menlo Dental Transitions is pleased to announce that Matt Adrian has joined the company as a Practice Advisor, where he will support dental practice owners throughout the Southeast. Adrian brings more than 25 years of experience in the dental lending industry, having funded nearly $2 billion in loan volume and guided hundreds of doctors through practice transitions. "My mission is to help doctors maximize the value of their practice and feel confident every step of the way.' - Matt Adrian 'For the past 25 years, I've been a lender dedicated to the dental transition space,' Adrian said. 'Now I'm bringing that experience directly to sellers. My mission is to help doctors maximize the value of their practices and feel confident every step of the way.' Adrian previously served as Regional Manager for Bank of America Practice Solutions, focusing on outside sales in the Southeast. During his 20-year tenure, he earned numerous distinctions, including four-time Salesperson of the Year, the Spirit of Excellence Award (given to the top 0.1 percent of performers nationally), and multiple years as a Top Volume Producer. Adrian also served for more than a decade on the Bank of America Leadership Council. He then continued his work in dental lending as Regional Director at Provide before joining Menlo. 'I joined Menlo because it was the only company I found that consistently reinvests in both its people and its business,' Adrian said. 'When I was told they hire the right person for the role—not the role for the person—that resonated with me. The culture, the standards, and the team here all reflect that commitment.' In his new role, Adrian will apply his industry expertise to help doctors achieve the highest possible sale price for their practice while ensuring a smooth, professional transition for practice staff, patients, and buyers alike. In addition to his professional accolades, Adrian is a U.S. Army veteran whose training included Sniper School, Airborne School, and Air Assault School. He was awarded the Expert Infantry Badge and deployed to Somalia during Operation Restore Hope. 'Matt has an outstanding track record in the dental industry and a deep understanding of what makes a transition successful,' said Mitch Lamb, CEO of Menlo Dental Transitions. 'We're excited to welcome him to the team and know he will be a tremendous asset to the doctors we serve.' About Menlo Dental Transitions Menlo Dental Transitions specializes in practice sales and valuations across the U.S. and has successfully sold hundreds of practices. Please visit to learn more.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Experienced Lender Joins Menlo Dental Transitions as Practice Advisor for the Southeast
TEMPE, Ariz., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Menlo Dental Transitions is pleased to announce that Matt Adrian has joined the company as a Practice Advisor, where he will support dental practice owners throughout the Southeast. Adrian brings more than 25 years of experience in the dental lending industry, having funded nearly $2 billion in loan volume and guided hundreds of doctors through practice transitions. "For the past 25 years, I've been a lender dedicated to the dental transition space," Adrian said. "Now I'm bringing that experience directly to sellers. My mission is to help doctors maximize the value of their practices and feel confident every step of the way." Adrian previously served as Regional Manager for Bank of America Practice Solutions, focusing on outside sales in the Southeast. During his 20-year tenure, he earned numerous distinctions, including four-time Salesperson of the Year, the Spirit of Excellence Award (given to the top 0.1 percent of performers nationally), and multiple years as a Top Volume Producer. Adrian also served for more than a decade on the Bank of America Leadership Council. He then continued his work in dental lending as Regional Director at Provide before joining Menlo. "I joined Menlo because it was the only company I found that consistently reinvests in both its people and its business," Adrian said. "When I was told they hire the right person for the role—not the role for the person—that resonated with me. The culture, the standards, and the team here all reflect that commitment." In his new role, Adrian will apply his industry expertise to help doctors achieve the highest possible sale price for their practice while ensuring a smooth, professional transition for practice staff, patients, and buyers alike. In addition to his professional accolades, Adrian is a U.S. Army veteran whose training included Sniper School, Airborne School, and Air Assault School. He was awarded the Expert Infantry Badge and deployed to Somalia during Operation Restore Hope. "Matt has an outstanding track record in the dental industry and a deep understanding of what makes a transition successful," said Mitch Lamb, CEO of Menlo Dental Transitions. "We're excited to welcome him to the team and know he will be a tremendous asset to the doctors we serve." About Menlo Dental Transitions Menlo Dental Transitions specializes in practice sales and valuations across the U.S. and has successfully sold hundreds of practices. Please visit to learn more. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Maggie Kutamaggie@ (480) 659-1777 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
