Travis is the Founder of United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties and currently serves as a Broker and Lifestyle Specialist, helping buyers and sellers navigate the sale and acquisition of hunting properties, farms, recreational land, country homes, waterfront properties, and commercial real estate throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. His expertise in land marketing, property valuation, and lifestyle real estate has helped position United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties among the top-performing United Country offices in the nation.
 

In addition to his real estate career, Travis plays an active role in the auction industry through Hamele Auction Service. He specializes in real estate auctions and oversees the marketing and strategic promotion of auction properties, helping clients maximize exposure and achieve successful sales results through both traditional and online auction platforms.
 

In 2012, Travis founded United Country Hunting Properties, a niche marketing platform dedicated to the promotion and sale of recreational and hunting land. The success of the Wisconsin-based model led to the nationwide launch of UC Hunting Properties in 2015. Today, the brand continues to be recognized as a leader in the marketing of hunting and recreational properties across the United States. Travis also helped establish the partnership between United
Country Hunting Properties and Realtree®, creating UC Hunting Properties Powered by Realtree®.
 

Travis has earned the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the Realtors Land Institute, one of the highest honors available to land professionals in the United States. The designation reflects extensive experience, education, and expertise in the land real estate industry.
 

Travis has also earned several of the auction industry's most respected professional designations. He is a graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), widely recognized as the auction profession's most advanced educational program. He has also earned the Certified Estate Specialist (CES) designation, the Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (AARE) designation, and
the Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) designation. These credentials reflect extensive training in auction marketing, estate settlement, real estate auctions, asset valuation, and personal property appraisal. Combined with decades of hands-on experience, these designations provide Travis's clients with the confidence that their assets are being represented by a highly trained and knowledgeable professional.
 

Community involvement has always been an important part of Travis's life. He currently serves on the Portage Silver Lake Cemetery Board, the Agrace Hospice Foundation Board, and the ACE Academy Board for the Portage School District. He previously served as Chair of the Divine Savior Healthcare Board in Portage and has dedicated significant time to supporting educational, healthcare, and community initiatives throughout the region.