Travis began his college career on a band scholarship at Itawamba Community College after receiving many honors and accolades at Aberdeen High School, including being twice selected for the Mississippi Lions All-State Band. He received a B.A. in Music from Delta State University, having been the recipient of band and choral scholarships. He started his teaching career at Shannon High School,and has been teaching at West Point High School since 2014 where he is now the Head Director of Bands. Travis loves playing the trumpet, if you are lucky, you might hear him at the Museum.