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  • Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  • LEED Green Associate
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction Certificate, John Hopkins University

  • Volunteer: Active Transportation Plans and Urban Design/Space utilization in Southern California

Travis Wells

Planner

LEED Green Associate




As a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Travis brings firsthand understanding of the needs and challenges faced by service members and their families to MAKERS’ federal planning team. As an E-3 Seaman/Fireman, Travis served aboard the USCGC Stratton for two years followed by two years as an E-4 Machinery Technician Third Class Petty Officer, Travis served at Heavy Weather Coast Guard Station Neah Bay conducting Search and Rescue operations. His travels and experiences during service sparked his interest in how communities, cultures, and government facilities emerge and evolve. With a background in infrastructural and residential project management, Travis combines development experience with a deep commitment to advancing equity and environmental quality by improving the lives of those who serve.

  • Volunteer: Active Transportation Plans and Urban Design/Space utilization in Southern California

  • Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  • LEED Green Associate
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction Certificate, John Hopkins University

Get To Know Travis

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Creating, designing, building, art, tinkering, playing guitar, camping, hiking, urban-exploring or visiting the beach with my little family of four. My best weekends usually consist of unplanned adventures.

What’s one thing on your bucket list? To finish building my vintage 1972 VW Manx. Which has been a labor of love for nearly a decade.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? Having experienced military life firsthand, it is an honor to work on projects where I help to improve military members’ lives by our efforts at MAKERS.