Travis Blackmore is the driving force behind Lionhearts Inc., a rapidly growing eastern Ontario charity that radically changes lives and communities by restoring hope, empowering people, and showing love.

Travis founded Lionhearts after being inspired and challenged to serve the marginalized first in Kingston and, starting in 2019, in Ottawa, where he now lives with his wife and four children.

Prior to founding Lionhearts, Travis was a professional drummer.

Ben Kennedy is the Chief Operating Officer of Lionhearts Inc., where he provides strategic leadership across all cities of operation, overseeing logistics, finance, staffing, and organizational development. With a background in operations management, finance, and governance, Ben helps drive scalable growth while ensuring the charity remains rooted in its mission to serve those experiencing hunger, homelessness, and hardship.

Before joining Lionhearts, Ben held senior roles in the financial sector and served on several nonprofit boards. He brings over 15 years of leadership experience building systems that support people, partnerships, and community transformation.

Ben lives in Ottawa with his wife and four children, and is passionate about creating solutions that restore dignity and hope for vulnerable populations across Canada.