Travis has been in the building industry for over 20 years. In 1989, his first job was a labor position for a contractor on Ft. Bragg and now has become a talented custom home builder. In 1997 Travis decided to take a risk at a young age to start a vinyl siding company. He started his business subcontracting jobs through various vinyl companies through out the state until he established his own clients. His business took him to all corners of the state and gave him great opportunities to meet different building contractors and become more exposed to the residential side of the industry. In 2005 Travis decided to sit for his NC State General Contractors exam. That same year an opportunity came to manage a construction company from Illinois that was the exclusive Developer, Building, and Real Estate Company in a golf course community in Southern Pines, NC. With this company, Travis homed in his business management, public relations, and home building skills. During his 4 year tenure, 23 homes, 6 duplex town homes, and a 7 acre development tract were constructed . In 2009 Travis started TRAVCO Builders Corporation.In the Fall 2011, Travis was approached by the City of Raeford to become a member of their team. In January of 2013, Travis excepted the position as the City Planner, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Officer. June 2014 Travis was asked to lead the Public Works Dept for the City as the Director which he currently holds.Travis and his wife have lived in Raeford since 2000 and have three terrific boys, Tyler, Riley, and Walker. They are members of Antioch Presbyterian Church where Travis chairs the Diaconate committee for the church and is a member of the local Men's Presbytery Prayer Group. He is also an active member in the Raeford community by working eight years with the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.