Jonathon Travis

Overview

Jonathon Travis is based in the Firm’s Houston office, where he serves as President, Global Technology, at Ryan. He leads the Firm’s global technology, software, and AI strategy, driving a unified approach to how Ryan builds, deploys, and scales technology across the organization. Jonathon works closely with practice and executive leadership to accelerate innovation, advance AI adoption, and develop scalable, technology-enabled solutions that improve service delivery, strengthen compliance, and support the Firm’s long-term strategic objectives.

With deep experience in tax advisory services and technology enablement, Jonathon brings a disciplined and execution-focused approach to operational transformation and innovation. His background includes advising clients on complex regulatory and reporting matters while leading initiatives that improve processes, enhance data quality, and support scalable growth. Jonathon is recognized for aligning technology strategy with business needs and for building practical, data-driven solutions that help teams operate more efficiently and deliver stronger client outcomes across the Firm.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Texas A&M University

Experience and Achievements

President, Global Technology, Ryan, Houston office

• Leads Ryan’s global technology, software, and AI strategy

• Drives enterprise technology transformation and scalable innovation initiatives

Principal, Practice Leader, AI Product Innovation, Ryan, Houston office

• Led Ryan’s Energy portfolio strategy across severance tax, transaction tax, property tax, and unclaimed property

• Directed integrated solutions supporting complex energy sector clients

Principal, Severance Tax, Ryan, Houston office

• Advised oil and gas clients on severance tax incentives, exemptions, and deductions

• Supported implementation and training of severance tax reporting processes

Partner, severance tax consulting firm