Travis has followed his percussive interests across the country and with many different people to make an eclectic and varied performance and teaching history. Originally from Portland, Oregon, he started his marching career with the Seattle Cascades in 2007, followed by two years with the Madison Scouts in 2008-09 and finally with the Cadets in 2010. Travis also has several years of WGI experience with two years with Oregon Crusaders Indoor ensemble from 2010-11 and ageing out with Rhythm X in 2012.

His teaching experience stretches as far across the country as his performing experience, starting with teaching the Seattle Cascades in 2011, Teal Sound in the infamous 2012 season, with the Oregon Crusaders in the 2013 season, and since the 2014 season has been the Battery Coordinator for the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps. Also included are many high schools in Oregon, Washington, and Ohio.

Currently, Travis is the Assistant Band Director and Percussion Caption Head at Glencoe High School in Hillsboro as well as the Visual Caption Head for the Oregon Crusaders Indoor Ensemble in Portland, Oregon. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Portland State University.