Traci Burgess
Operating Partner
As a dedicated Operating Partner at Nexa, Traci serves on the boards of Autura, Easy Metrics, Leap and Vendara, working closely with portfolio company leadership teams to drive operational excellence and strategic growth. Drawing on her extensive experience as both an operator and board leader, she provides hands-on guidance to CEOs while fostering cultures of accountability and performance that accelerate value creation across the portfolio.
Previous Experience
- The Riverside Company – Operating Partner
- BrightBytes – CEO
- Kasasa, Ltd – Chairman of the Board
- Omnigo – Chairman of the Board
- Buildout – Chairman of the Board
- ToolWatch – Chairman of the Board
Education
- Iowa State University – BS Education
What’s one habit or routine that helps you stay focused and productive?
One routine I have everyday is to get up at 5:00 am, read the news, go for a 4-mile walk, and, during that time, set goals for the day that I want to accomplish.
What’s a personal achievement you’re especially proud of?
My personal achievement was getting a golf scholarship to Iowa State University in a time when women’s golf was barely on the radar.
What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday?
Relaxing by the pool.
“Successful growth requires setting clear objectives and executing with discipline every day. Through experience, I’ve seen that consistent preparation and focused effort are the cornerstones of both individual achievement and meaningful organizational transformation.”