# Travis Collins

> Travis Collins is the founder and former CEO of Incident IQ, a workflow management platform for K-12 schools. A 1979 Georgia Tech industrial management graduate, he previously founded or led technology businesses including Lexicon, AccuScan, Black Arrow eCom and ChannelMax. He served twelve years on the Rockdale County Board of Education, retired as Incident IQ CEO in March 2023 while remaining a director, and serves on the Scheller College of Business Advisory Board.

- **Role:** Founder and Board Member at Incident IQ
- **Organizations:** Incident IQ, Lexicon Tech Solutions, ChannelMax / ScanSource, Black Arrow eCom, AccuScan, NCR Corporation, Rockdale County Board of Education, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business Advisory Board, Georgia Tech Athletic Association, St. Augustine Catholic Church, Covington
- **From:** Athens, United States
- **Education:** B.S. in Industrial Management, Georgia Institute of Technology
- **Known for:** Founded Incident IQ and led it through its early development and nationwide adoption., Incident IQ reported more than 1,200 school districts and 150 employees at the March 2023 succession announcement., Served three elected terms on the Rockdale County Board of Education.

## Career timeline

- **1979** — Graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Industrial Management; began his career with NCR Corporation.
- **1986** — Co-founded AccuScan; his published work history dates his president and co-founder role to 1986.
- **1997-2008** — Served twelve years on the Rockdale County Board of Education, including service as chair and vice-chair.
- **1998** — Lexicon was founded in Conyers; Collins was a founder and CEO. His earlier career also included co-founding Black Arrow eCom.
- **2000-2003** — Served as CEO of the ChannelMax subsidiary of ScanSource, according to his published work history.
- **2010** — With Rose Collins, established the Bob Collins and Stuart Collins Memorial Scholarship supporting Georgia Tech football.
- **2016-08** — Founded Incident IQ and became its CEO.
- **2017-06** — Incident IQ launched nationally following pilots in more than 100 schools during 2016-2017.
- **2021-08** — Incident IQ announced JMI Equity investment and more than 650 customer districts in 48 states.
- **2022-03** — Welcomed users to the launch of the Incident IQ online community.
- **2023-03** — Retired as CEO on March 31; remained on the board. R.T. Collins succeeded him April 1.
- **2023-11** — Georgia Tech announced his appointment to the Scheller Advisory Board.
- **2025-2028** — Listed for a Georgia Tech Athletic Association trustee term in the 2026-2027 board roster.

## Achievements

- Founded Incident IQ and led it through its early development and nationwide adoption.
- Incident IQ reported more than 1,200 school districts and 150 employees at the March 2023 succession announcement.
- Served three elected terms on the Rockdale County Board of Education.
- Co-established the Bob Collins and Stuart Collins Memorial Scholarship.
- Appointed to the Georgia Tech Scheller Advisory Board in 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2023-03** — Retired as Incident IQ CEO effective March 31 and continued as a board member.
- **2023-11** — Named among four new members of the Georgia Tech Scheller Advisory Board.
- **2026-10** — The current Scheller Advisory Board page lists Collins, and Georgia Tech’s 2026-2027 athletics trustee roster lists him with a 2025-2028 term; checked October 21, 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://www.incidentiq.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-collins-989a5313

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