He has had a passion for missions since childhood. He has made numerous mission trips to more than ten countries. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Indiana State University and passed the CPA exam in 2002. Travis worked as an auditor at a regional CPA firm before resigning his partnership treaty to serve One Mission Society full-time in missions. Currently, Travis is working to establish businesses around the world that provide jobs in the fight against poverty. He also leads a mission-minded middle school small group at his local church. Travis and his wife, Maranatha, have four children.