Travis Gitthens was born and raised on a purebred Gelbvieh cattle ranch in western Nebraska. He managed his own herd of Maine/Shorthorn cattle for club calf production. After graduating from Chadron State College in Nebraska he earned a commission in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer. After leaving the Marine Corps after 8 years of service and multiple deployments, he moved to Casper, Wy and married his wife (Katie). His website design company, also provides the website creation, management, photo/video services for C&A.  Travis is licensed in Wyoming.