Founding Strategic Advisor (In Memoriam)
Corwith Davis III lived a life defined by passion, intellect, and a profound commitment to sustainable community building. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he attended Hamilton College, graduating in 1999, where he built an enduring friendship with future Smile Sports founder Brian Murphy.
He later earned his JD from Tulane University and stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer of Inglewood Plantation, converting the historic family land into a certified organic farm. As the original strategic advisor to Travelbond, he applied this same visionary focus to the organization’s global framework.
Travelbond started as a conversation in his New Orleans kitchen in April 2012. The day before the first trip to Kenya, Corwith tragically passed away on August 6, 2012, while hiking in North Carolina. To honor his memory, the inaugural U.S. College Travel Team wore black jersey bands and the entire roster wore #1 during their first trip to Kenya. His spirit remains the driving force behind Smile Sports.