Alex grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota, and stayed close to home to attend Alexandria Technical and Community College. He earned an AAS in Business Management and a certificate in Retail Management in 2025. While in school, he was active in collegiate DECA and competitive fishing, placing in regional DECA events each year and staying in the running for Angler of the Year. During his summers, Alex worked as the Lead Technician for Mosquito Joe, pro...