Travis Summers brings a remarkable dual career journey to this episode of the PreVetted Podcast. With over 23 years of military service in the U.S. Army and more than 25 years of experience in human resources, Travis has dedicated his life to building high-performing teams, shaping organizational culture, and aligning people strategies with business goals.In this conversation, Travis shares how the discipline, resilience, and leadership skills he developed in the military translated seamlessly into corporate HR. As a Regional Recruiting Manager and later in operations, he learned the value of workforce planning, efficiency, and resource allocation—skills that became the backbone of his corporate leadership style. Transitioning into HR, he discovered deep fulfillment in helping people grow, align with opportunities, and provide for their families.Travis discusses the importance of aligning employee development plans with organizational objectives, illustrating how strategic HR practices can reduce turnover and boost engagement. At Anywhere Talent, for example, he implemented a performance management system with quarterly reviews, regular training, and one-on-one coaching, resulting in improved productivity and an average tenure of three to four years—well above industry norms.The conversation explores his philosophy of leadership rooted in integrity, accountability, and empathy. He emphasizes active listening, cultural sensitivity, and the balance between adapting to an organization’s needs and standing firm on values. Federico and Travis dive into the challenges of fostering resilience in both military and civilian teams, with Travis noting that people everywhere thrive when they feel trusted, supported, and empowered to make decisions.They also discuss the evolving role of HR—from an administrative function to a strategic partner shaping innovation, culture, and employee experience. Travis reflects on how technology and AI are reshaping the field, cautioning against over-reliance while recognizing the productivity benefits when used transparently. He highlights adaptability and continuous learning as essential traits for modern HR leaders, sharing how earning his PHR certification reinforced the value of lifelong education.For veterans transitioning to corporate leadership, Travis offers advice: carry forward the discipline and resilience learned in service, but also remain open to new cultures, new ways of working, and personal investment in growth.As he looks to the future, Travis is most excited about HR’s role in advancing employee engagement, building diverse global teams, and using technology alongside empathy to create workplaces where both people and businesses thrive.This episode is a thoughtful exploration of leadership, adaptability, and the human side of organizational success.About Travis Summers:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-summers-phr-56685134/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Travis Summer's Journey02:22 Transitioning from Military to HR09:54 Aligning People Strategies with Business Goals15:50 Adapting Leadership Across Organizations22:27 Building Workplace Culture for Retention27:33 Navigating AI Challenges in Recruitment34:55 The Importance of Continuous Learning37:42 Instilling Resilience in Teams40:34 The Evolving Role of HR45:19 Future of HR and Organizational Leadership