John Travise
John served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army for over a decade, including multiple deployments to Iraq. As an NCO, he was responsible for the training, welfare, and leadership of soldiers under his command—learning firsthand that real leadership means accountability, not just authority.
In the Army, John learned that the people at the top don't always have the answers—and that sometimes the most important thing a leader can do is listen to the people on the ground. He learned to ask hard questions, demand real answers, and never accept "that's just how it's done" as an explanation.
After his military service, John transitioned into cybersecurity, where he continues to protect critical systems and infrastructure. His technical background gives him a unique perspective on energy infrastructure, grid security, and the importance of modernizing our power systems.
John is running because he believes District 6 ratepayers deserve board members who actually answer to them—not to utility executives or large industrial users.
