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Romeo Travis Wife Shay Travis Is An Entrepreneur: Married Life And Kids

By John Parsons

Romeo Travis Wife Shay Travis Is An Entrepreneur: Married Life And Kids

June 6, 2026

This article was last updated by Sijan on June 6, 2026

Romeo Travis wife, Shay Travis, is an aspiring entrepreneur & a supportive wife. While the former basketball player’s runs in online clothing venture, his better half focuses on real estate.

Moreover, the duo are parents of four children, a son & three daughters.

is a former professional basketball player who last played for Limoges CSP of the LNB Pro A. Travis was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 10, 1984.

Travis played alongside as a high school basketball player at Akron’s St. Vincent–St. Mary High School. There he averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds during his prep career.

Romeo TravisRomeo Travis (Source: Instagram)

As a collegiate, the player went on to become the University of Akron’s all-time blocked shots leader.

As a result, he was the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year and was named an Associated Press All-American as a senior.

The power forward turned professional in 2007 when he joined the Cantabria Lobos in the Spanish division. He played for different clubs in Israel, Yugoslavia, Croatia, Russia, Italy, Germany, and France in his career.

Travis is an American-born naturalized Macedonian. He is currently working as an Assistant Basketball Coach with St. Vincent–St. Mary High School since October 2026.

Romeo Travis Wife Shay Travis: Relationship & Kids

Romeo Travis is happily married to his lovely wife, Shay Travis. The couple walked down the aisle on July 6, 2017.

Professionally, Shay is an entrepreneur and a businesswoman. She owns a photo booth company by the name “Elite Exposures”.

Elite Exposures rents photo booths for various occasions, like Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthdays, and Celebrations. Meanwhile, the company mainly operates in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland.

Romeo Travis With Wife Shay And KidsRomeo Travis With Wife Shay And Kids (Source: Instagram)

Aside from her own business, Shay also works as a realtor based in Ohio. Currently, she is associated with CENTURY 21 Verdeschi & Walsh Realty, a real estate company.

The US Navy Veteran is doing well in her business despite it being outside her comfort zone. She was even awarded the Top Agent Award in 2026 by Homesnap. 

Shay was born to her parents Dr. Jerome A. Parker and Dr. Barbie Parker. She had a religious upbringing as her father, Jerome, is an Apostle.

Romeo and Shay have four children altogether. The couple is blessed with three daughters, Niya, Arielle, and Sky Travis, and one son named Kevin Travis.

The Travis family is a close-knit one. They spend lots of quality time together and do not shy away from showcasing it on social media.

Both Romeo and Shay’s Instagram feeds are filled with pictures of their vacation and fun outings. Moreover, they never fail to congratulate their kids on every milestone.

Tax Fraud Charges & Conviction

The St. Vincent-St. Mary assistant basketball coach, Romeo Travis, was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of wire fraud on March 9, 2026.   As a matter of fact, he underreported income totals in an effort to lower his tax liability and reduce child support payments.    The first charge alleged that Travis consented to have his sports agent understate the income he received through contracts with overseas teams.  

Romeo Travis During His Lomoges DaysRomeo Travis During His Limoges Days (Source: Instagram)
As a result, Travis’ agent altered his basketball contracts before those contracts were sent to his tax preparer.    Furthermore, the second charge alleged that Travis used the tax returns that underreported his income to reduce his child support payments to an unidentified individual.   The payment agreement was managed by the Stark County Child Support Enforcement Agency.   On March 20, he pleaded guilty to both federal charges. All in all, the Akron native must pay about $375,000 in restitution for the unpaid income taxes and faces an uncertain amount of time in prison.   Also, his sentencing has been set for July 20. It will be settled in U.S. District Court Judge Christopher A. Boyko’s courtroom.  

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