Quick Facts
Biography
Ron Travis (born 1954) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 31st district, encompassing parts of Bledsoe, Roane, Sequatchie and Rhea Counties.
Biography
Early life
He was born on November 3, 1954. He attended Tennessee State University, but did not graduate.
Career
He owns an insurance agency with five branches in East Tennessee.
Since 2012, he has served as state congressman for the 31st district of Tennessee, replacing Jim Cobb. 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. He opposes school vouchers.
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.
Personal life
He is married to Laura Travis, and they have two daughters, Rachel and Jessica. He is a Methodist and attends First United Methodist Church in Dayton, Tennessee.