Travis Ryder

Travis Ryder has extensive experience in emergency services and media, currently serving as a Firefighter/EMT for the City of Golden Valley, MN since January 2018. Additionally, Travis has been the Jazz 88 KBEM Program Director for Minneapolis Public Schools since March 2014, overseeing FM and web programming. Previous roles include Adjunct Instructor at St. Cloud Technical and Community College, where training was delivered in various first responder curricula, and Protective Agent/EMT at EPG Security Group, providing safety and medical solutions for diverse clients. Early career highlights include positions as Music Director/Arts and Culture Producer at KAXE and KSRQ-FM Station Manager at Northland Community and Technical College. Travis holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota Morris and has cultivated a robust skill set in both public safety and media management.