Travis was born and raised in Casa Grande and graduated from Casa Grande Union High School in 1999. Always interested in farming and firefighting, he pursued both of these interests. At age 11, Travis learned to drive tractors and began doing farm work on Caywood Farms. His grandfather, Tom Caywood, was his “College of Agriculture,” teaching him the farming business.
At age 12, he was operating cotton module builders and driving cotton pickers for Wade Whatley, a farmer and neighbor. By age 14, Travis was driving combines for a commercial combine company, harvesting wheat throughout Pinal County.
During his years at Casa Grande Union High School, Travis was active in FFA. He raised pigs, a steer and he restored a 1947 Minneapolis Moline that placed 5th at the National FFA Convention in 1999. The tractor belonged to Tom and Sammie Caywood and was in need of restoration. While in high school, Travis worked for the USDA checking insect traps in the field. He also worked for the USDA Water Lab and the University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center doing seasonal work.
After graduating from high school, Travis drove fertilizer trucks for Fertizona and took classes at Central Arizona College where he earned an Associates Degree. He became a Firefighter and EMT and became employed by the Eloy Fire Department. He continued his education and became a Paramedic. Travis is currently a full-time Battalion Chief, Firefighter and Paramedic. Travis recently earned a Bachelors Degree.
Travis serves as an Advisor to the West Pinal Natural Resource Conservation NRCD) District Board. He is also a Pinal County Farm Bureau Board Member. Travis continues to farm Caywood Farms and leases farm land as well. He is married to Amanda and together they have two children, Hannah and Tommy.