Alex was born in Dothan. He was a fat kid until high school. He lost a lot of weight that summer with a personal trainer. He competed in strongman and powerlifting for years. With a desire to positively impact others through his experiences, Alex pursued and obtained a personal training certification. Alex’s life took another meaningful turn when he met his future wife in Auburn. The two of them now reside happily in Opelika. He loves cats, chess, tabletop war games, Star Wars, martial arts, and playing the piano.