Travis is a 2008 graduate of Ohio University, obtaining a BS in Geography-Meteorology with minors in Physics and Mathematics. He served as the Associate Director of Scalia Lab from 2008-2010, and taught the observations and forecasting undergraduate courses during that time.

Travis is currently employed as a Project Manager at Fives North American Combustion in Cleveland, using the technical background from his time in Athens in the field of industrial heating and combustion.

Outside of meteorology, Travis currently resides in the Akron area with his wife Alex, and their 4 children (2 sets of twins!). He is an avid sports fan, rooting on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Guardians, and Browns, as well as the Ohio Bobcats, whenever he can. Travis also loves to travel, most often taking the kids to Cedar Point, or to visit relatives in the Carolinas.