Travis was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended Vanderbilt University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Corporate Strategy and played for the Vanderbilt Rugby team. After his time at Vanderbilt, he spent two years with Teach for America teaching high school math in Dallas. Travis eventually moved to Austin where he finally accepted his true calling to medicine, attending the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. During his time in medical school, Travis helped lead a student-run, free clinic and earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

In his spare time, Travis enjoys spending time with his wife, Lily, and their baby boy, Wylie. His best friend is his border basset mutt, Otis, and their favorite activity together is long naps. Travis also enjoys pickleball with friends and appreciates a good food truck.