Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Travis Roub, our Shipping and Receiving Manager at our HQ!   

Step into the spotlight with us as we shine a light on the outstanding contributions of Travis Roub, our shipping and receiving manager at our HQ here in Cumming, GA. Travis has been with IRS for almost two decades and has been a true asset to our team. 

Read below to learn more about Travis! 

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve overcome in the warehouse, and how did you tackle it? 

Change. I have been with this company for over 16 years, so there have been lots of changes. Some good, some, well, we all have our opinions. I have come to realize that not all hills are worth dying on. If you have a problem with change, you can read the book, Who Moved My Cheese? I didn’t read it, but they did give us all a copy some years ago to help. Going from 20-30 employees to approximately 100 we have now, doesn’t come without some growing pains. 

What’s one aspect of the warehouse operations you’re particularly proud of? 

Personally, it’s the knowledge and growth I have experienced through my time here. James and Mike had a lot of grace in my early years. I was eager to work hard and learn, but not always the best employee. 

What’s your favorite part about working at Industrial Repair Service? 

It would have to be the friendships I have made. 

If you could go back to your first day here, what piece of advice would you give yourself? 

Enjoy the good times because everything in life has a season. 

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? 

Running our small family farm with my wife. We have cows, goats, donkeys, chickens, pigs and honeybees. We also have a YouTube channel. 

What’s one thing most people here don’t know about you? 

By the grace of God, I have been sober for 8 years. 

If you had an extra hour in the day, how would you spend it? 

Probably farm work. 

What’s a hobby you’d like to try but haven’t had the chance to yet? 

Dirt track racing or kite surfing. 

We hope you enjoyed getting to know Travis a little better, and we look forward to sharing next month’s spotlight with you. Stay tuned!