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Joe Gaboury
Retired Founder
Joseph Gaboury, also known as Joe Gaboury, is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader based in Columbia, Missouri, United States. He is the President and Founder of Traxia, a company he established in January 2009.12
Professional Background
Traxia
Joe Gaboury founded Traxia, which offers a web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) Point of Sale (POS) and Inventory Management system. This system caters to the consignment, antique malls, buy outright, and thrift industries. Under his leadership, Traxia has grown to serve over 900 users across the United States and Canada.12
Previous Experience
Before founding Traxia, Joe had a successful 16-year career in the insurance industry:
- AAA Insurance of Missouri: From April 1991 to August 2007, Joe worked as an insurance sales agent. He managed a multi-million dollar insurance and investments agency in Columbia, Missouri, focusing primarily on property and casualty insurance. His agency was valued at approximately $3 million, serving 1,200 clients. Joe consistently ranked as one of the top agents in a five-state region and managed a team of three licensed assistants.12
Education
Joe Gaboury has a strong educational background:
- University of Missouri-Columbia: Masters in Recreation and Park Administration (1981-1983). He was recognized as the outstanding graduate student in his department, achieving a 3.8 GPA.1
- University of Minnesota-Duluth: Bachelor of Science in Sociology (1978-1981).1
Additional Information
Joe's diverse work experience includes:
- 2 years as a Greens Keeper
- 6 years as a restaurant manager
- 16 years in the insurance industry
This varied background has likely contributed to his success in founding and leading Traxia, where he has been able to apply his management skills and industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions for niche markets.1