Buddy was born in Idaho, raised in Montana, and moved to Arkansas in 2021to attend law school.

He received his Bachelor's in 2020 from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a focus on Environmental Geology and Law. Upon graduation, he was accepted to Bowen law school. After receiving his JD, He plans to practice law for a few years to fund a medieval style tavern he is hoping to open.

Buddy and his wife Rachel have been married for 7 years, they have a 2 year old son named William, as well as 2 cats and a dog. In their free time they love to spend time outdoors, play games together, read, and William loves to dance whenever he hears music!