In Memoriam
Travis Winsor
August 28, 1966 – October 2, 2026
Travis Winsor was a husband, father, friend, mentor, leader, and an important part of the Raymond family for nearly three decades. His life was defined not only by what he accomplished, but by the people he cared for, the relationships he built, and the lasting impact he had on those around him.
Born in Los Angeles on August 28, 1966, Travis was the son of David Winsor. David and Mary Winsor raised Travis alongside his sister Heidi. Family was at the heart of his life. He was loved by his grandparents Travis and Betty. He and his wife, Nicolle “Nikki,” shared more than 33 years of marriage and built a family centered on love, adventure, and togetherness. Their three children, Jaclyn, Megan, and Davis, were a constant source of pride and joy. Travis treasured time with his family, whether sailing, skiing, spending time at the lake, or simply enjoying the company of the people he loved.
Travis joined Raymond in January of 1997 as an Estimator/Project Manager after earning his degree in Business Administration from USC and both an M.B.A. and Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University. What began as a career would become a lifelong connection to the company and the people who make it special.
Over the years, Travis took on increasing responsibility and ultimately served as CEO of The Raymond Group. His legacy at Raymond cannot be measured by a title; he believed deeply in the company’s people and in the responsibility that comes with being part of the Raymond family.
As CEO, Travis carried forward a simple purpose: “To improve the lives of our families and the families of those with whom we work, while building unique and exciting projects.” That purpose was more than words to him. He lived it.
His legacy is not simply what he built. It is the people he helped build along the way.
Travis was known for caring about people not just as employees, but as individuals with families, challenges, dreams, and lives beyond the jobsite. When someone in the Raymond family faced a difficult time, he was often there to offer support, find resources, provide assistance, or simply remind them that they were not alone. His generosity was reflected in both the significant moments and the small gestures that made people feel seen and valued.
His commitment to people extended beyond Raymond. Travis devoted countless hours to the wall and ceiling industry, including more than 25 years of service with the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association (WWCCA) and leadership with the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI). He ultimately served as AWCI President during the 2023–2024 membership year. Throughout his industry service, he championed safety, education, workforce development, mentorship, and the importance of preparing the next generation.
He especially believed in creating opportunities for young people to discover careers in construction and the skilled trades. He personally mentored high school students and encouraged them to see construction not simply as a job, but as a rewarding career capable of supporting families and building communities.
Throughout his career, Travis often spoke about the responsibility to “leave the industry better than when we came.” It was a philosophy that captured the way he approached leadership. He shared his knowledge, mentored others, embraced innovation, supported workforce development, and worked to strengthen an industry he cared deeply about. Perhaps Travis’s greatest legacy is the culture he helped create at Raymond.
He believed that a company could be successful while still putting people first. He believed in giving back. He believed in supporting employees and their families. And he believed that Raymond had a responsibility to make a difference in the communities where its people live and work.
Those beliefs became part of the fabric of Raymond, reflected in the company’s volunteer efforts, charitable giving, support of education, and commitment to helping others.
Outside of Raymond and the industry, Travis was happiest with the people he loved. He served as Commodore of Lake Arrowhead Yacht Club in 2016 and was a longtime member of Newport Harbor Yacht Club. He loved sailing, cruising his Duffy, skiing in Mammoth, and spending time with his children, extended family, and friends. He had a gift for making friends feel like family. And that family extended far beyond those connected to him by blood.
