Travis currently serves as the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal in one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Washington, where he leads the plan review and new construction fire prevention team. He is a twenty-seven-year decorated career veteran of the Fire & Emergency Services. He has served with local and State agencies in Georgia and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Travis rose through the ranks as a Firefighter/Paramedic to the positions of Fire Chief, Emergency Management Director, and Fire Inspector/Marshal.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science (Summa Cum Laude) with a focus in code enforcement, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude). He has obtained a multitude of credentials and professional designations during his years of service.  Of particular note are his certifications as a Fire Inspector, Fire Official, Building Official, Fire/Arson Investigator, Fire Plans Examiner, CMS and NFPA - Life Safety Code Specialist, Fire Instructor, Public Fire & Life Safety Educator, Permit Technician, and Certified Fire and Egress Assembly Door Inspector.