Travis Roper

Number of seasons with the Griffins (including 2023-24): 13

Favorite Griffins memory: Game 6 in Syracuse

Best thing about your job: I work in sports.

Hometown: Minden, Neb.

States (and provinces or countries) you’ve lived in: Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan

College degree/year/school: Bachelor of Science – Sports Administration degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2006

Sports idol(s) as a youth: Dan Marino, Ryne Sandberg

As a child, you dreamed of becoming: FBI Agent

Other sports teams you’ve worked for: Tri-City Storm, Iowa Cubs Baseball (Internship), Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, Peoria Rivermen

Sports played growing up: Football, Baseball, Track & Field

Favorite foods: Nothing beats a good steak.

Favorite music artists: Pearl Jam or My Morning Jacket

Favorite sports movie: Bull Durham

Favorite book or author: The Shining by Stephen King

Favorite spectator sports: Hockey, football, baseball

Favorite pro/college sports teams (excluding Griffins): Chicago Cubs and Miami Dolphins

Favorite recreational activities/hobbies: Snow and water skiing, camping, anything outdoors