Ron Travis
Ron Travis (born 1954) is an American politician.[1][2][3] He serves as the Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 31st district, encompassing parts of Bledsoe, Roane, Sequatchie and Rhea Counties.[1]
Biography
Early life
He was born on November 3, 1954.[1] He attended Tennessee State University, but did not graduate.[2]
Career
He owns an insurance agency with five branches in East Tennessee.[1][2]
Since 2012, he has served as state congressman for the 31st district of Tennessee, replacing Jim Cobb.[1] He is a member of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the House Insurance and Banking Committee, and the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee.[1] He opposes school vouchers.[2]
He is a member of the Downtown Dayton Association, the Pikeville, Dunlap, and Roane County Chamber of Commerce as well as Civitan International and Emmaus.[1]
Personal life
He is married to Laura Travis, and they have two daughters, Rachel and Jessica.[1] He is a Methodist and attends First United Methodist Church in Dayton, Tennessee.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Tennessee House of Representatives
- ^ a b c d Andy Sher, Tennessee House District 31 race bitter to the end, Chattanooga Times Free Press, August 1st, 2012
- ^ a b Campaign website
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