Growing up in the Midwest taught Travis to appreciate the great outdoors and the simple things in life. During his teenage years he lived in the Pacific Northwest where his enthusiasm for the outdoors grew. His main passions include surfing and snowboarding.
In 2003 Travis graduated from Seattle Pacific where he met the love of his life Deneé. They were married in 2005 and have four incredible and active children.
Travis is involved with Africa New Life Ministries. In 2023, he and his oldest son traveled to Rwanda with a team from Africa New Life.
He also enjoys being involved with children’s ministries and other church activities.